ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN. PART 1.
There are various causes of anterior knee pain, with the most common listed below:
1. PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME (Basically pain in and around the kneecap)
2. BURSITIS – The fluid filled sacs around the knee joint.
3. TENDINOPATHY – the patellar tendon that joins the quad muscles to the bone.
4. HOFA’S SYNDROME – The fat pad under the kneecap
5. PLICA SYNDROME
6. CAPSULE – The “bag” if you like that surrounds the entire joint.
The next posts will address the pain in and around the kneecap, including all the causes, mechanics and symptoms.
Stay tuned!
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