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What implications does q angle have for patellofemoral problems?
The increased q angle typically found in females increases the risk of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
How is patellofemoral pain syndrome diagnosed?
Your doctor will probably be able to tell you if you have it or not. That's how I found out about mine. I went in for a checkup and mentioned my knees had been hurting me latley. She measured my legs and noticed I was knock-kneed. She told me I probably had patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?
It is basically a long name for the back of your kneecap hurts. Many people have heard of this even if they don't realize it. It goes by many different names. A few are chondromalacia, patellofemoral disorder, patlellar malalignment, and runner's knee. (Runner's knee is probably the easiet to say!) Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain behind the kneecap
What is the medical term for runner's knee?
The medical term for runner's knee is patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Is it possible to prevent patellofemoral pain syndrome?
There is info here http://www.aafp.org/afp/20070115/204ph.html and www.aafp.org/afp/20070115/194.html
What does patellofemoral mean?
Patellofemoral means related to the joint between the kneecap and thighbone.
Where is the patellofemoral joint found?
The patellofemoral joint is found in the knee, between the kneecap and thighbone.
What is lateral patellofemoral joint chondral loss?
Overuse, injury or other factors may lead to a condition known as chondromalacia patella, a general term indicating damage to the cartilage under your kneecap. A more accurate term for chondromalacia patella is patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What is it called if your kneecaps move around too much?
Patellar hypermobility means excessive movement of the kneecap. In a related condition, patellofemoral syndrome, the patella moves in inappropriate ways relative to the femur.
Who first diagnosed Chondromalacia?
1928 - Büdinger 3 first described retropatellar cartilage changes, but it was Aleman 1 who introduced the term chondromalacia in 1928. Chondromalacia has been used improperly to describe the syndrome of patellofemoral pain. Articular cartilage degeneration is just one ...Büdinger first described retropatellar cartilage changes, but it was Aleman who introduced the term chondromalacia in 1928. Chondromalacia has been used improperly to describe the syndrome of patellofemoral pain. Articular cartilage degeneration is just one of the many possible causes of patellofemoral pain. Chondromalacia actually means "soft cartilage" and is a pathologic description of changes seen on articular cartilage. Many authors have developed classification (source Google Search)
What is the medical term for runner's knee and what are the common symptoms associated with it?
The medical term for runner's knee is patellofemoral pain syndrome. Common symptoms include pain around or behind the kneecap, especially when bending the knee, swelling, and a grinding sensation in the knee.
Is the patellofemoral joint in the knee joint?
Yes, the patellofemoral joint is part of the knee joint. It is formed between the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone) and helps in the movement and stabilization of the knee during activities like walking, running, and jumping.
