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BASICS
Description
- Peri- or retropatellar pain resulting from biomechanical forces in the patellofemoral joint
- System(s) affected: Musculoskeletal
Epidemiology
Prevalence
- May affect 25% of athletes (1)
- Common in adolescents
- More commonly affects females vs. males
Risk Factors
- Excessive Q angle (>20 degrees) (2)[B]
- Weakness of the quadriceps and/or hip abductors (2)[B]
- Tightness of the iliotibial (IT) band (2)[B]
- Inflexibility of the hamstrings, quadriceps, or hip flexors (2)[B]
- Generalized ligamentous laxity (2)[B]
- Lateral retinacular tightness (2)[B]
Genetics
Unknown
General Prevention
- Injury prevention program for those with potential risk factors
- In runners, wearing properly fitting footwear
- Proper training programs with appropriate slow increases in mileage
Pathophysiology
Repetitive contact of the undersurface of the patella against ...
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