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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain in the front of the knee. It frequently occurs in teenagers, manual laborers, and athletes. It sometimes is caused by wearing down, roughening, or softening of the cartilage under the kneecap.
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
A wearing down or softening of the kneecap cartilage which causes pain at the front of the knee is called patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
PFPS
Runner's Knee