Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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What is the most common name for patellofemoral pain syndrome?

  • Anterior knee pain
  • Patellofemoral joint syndrome
  • PFPS (correct)
  • Chondromalacia patellae

What activities can exacerbate patellofemoral pain syndrome?

  • Running and jumping
  • High-impact aerobics
  • Squatting, prolonged sitting, and stair activities (correct)
  • Swimming and cycling

What is NOT a synonym for patellofemoral pain syndrome?

  • Rotator cuff tendinitis (correct)
  • Anterior knee pain
  • Chondromalacia patellae
  • Patellofemoral joint syndrome

What is the typical age group affected by patellofemoral pain syndrome?

<p>Active adolescents and young adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for patellofemoral pain syndrome?

<p>Runner's knee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome?

<p>Absence of other pathologies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of patellofemoral pain syndrome?

<p>Diffuse retropatellar and peripatellar pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe patellofemoral pain syndrome that encompasses all peripatellar or retropatellar pain?

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Study Notes

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

  • PFPS is one of the most commonly reported injuries in sports medicine.
  • Characterized by diffuse retropatellar and peripatellar pain.
  • Pain is aggravated by:
    • Squatting
    • Prolonged sitting
    • Stair activities
  • Diagnosed in the absence of other pathologies, such as:
    • Patellar tendinopathy
    • Chondral defects
    • Patellofemoral osteoarthritis
  • Also known as:
    • Patellofemoral joint syndrome
    • Anterior knee pain
    • Chondromalacia patellae
  • PFPS is an "umbrella" term used to describe all peripatellar or retropatellar pain in the absence of other pathologies.
  • Also referred to as patellofemoral overload syndrome, runner's knee, or biker's knee.
  • Prevalence: common among active adolescents and young adults.
  • Most frequently diagnosed condition in patients.

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Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common knee injury in sports. This quiz is based on a lecture by Prof. Dr. Nasr Awad, Assistant Professor at Sinai University.

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