What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by knee pain resulting from physical and biochemical changes in the patellofemoral joint. The syndrome is often confused with or accompanied by Chondromalacia patella, which is the pathological condition of the cartilage and not the pain syndrome itself.
How do members experience patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with patellofemoral pain syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for patellofemoral pain syndrome*
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Who has patellofemoral pain syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 14 | |
| 30s | 47 | |
| 40s | 55 | |
| 50s | 54 | |
| 60s | 31 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 54 | |
| Female | 157 |
Talk to people with patellofemoral pain syndrome
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