Mar 4, 2023 · Patellofemoral (puh-tel-o-FEM-uh-rul) pain syndrome is pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap. The kneecap also is known as the patella. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is …

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee" because it …

Dec 19, 2023 · “Patellofemoral” is the medical term for the connection between your patella and your thigh bone (femur). Usually, your patella fits into a groove in your femur and slides smoothly along …

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of knee pain, affecting more than 20% of young adults. [1][2] It occurs about 2.5 times more often in females than males.

Feb 13, 2023 · Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. It is commonly known as runner's knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, retropatellar pain syndrome, …

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner's knee, means that you have pain in front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of …

Patellofemoral arthritis is a rarer form of knee arthritis in which the arthritic degeneration affects only the patellofemoral compartment of the knee joint. As with other patellofemoral disorders, it is more …

Jul 28, 2024 · The patellofemoral joint is where the back of your patella (kneecap) and femur (thigh bone) meet at the front of your knee. It's involved in climbing, walking on an incline, and several other …

How we care for patellofemoral pain at Boston Children's Hospital The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children’s Hospital is made up of experts in child and adolescent growth …

Aug 7, 2025 · Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) results from the patella (kneecap) rubbing on the femur bone underneath. It may also be known as Runner’s knee, Chondromalacia patellae, anterior …