Anterior Knee Pain
Alternate Names : Runner's Knee
Definition
Anterior knee pain occurs at the front of the knee and is caused by softening of the cartilage or misalignment of the patellofemoral joint (where the kneecap connects with the thigh bone).
Overview & Considerations
The health care provider will perform a physical examination of the knee to confirm and assess the pain.
Tests that may be performed to rule out possible structural damage to the knee or connective tissue include the following:
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