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Knee Joint

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris...

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Evaluating anterior knee pain.

Engene Hong¹, Michael C Kraft¹

¹Division of Sports Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, 10 Shurs Lane, Ste 301, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA.

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|July 5, 2014

Summary

Anterior knee pain is a common reason for primary care visits, affecting knee function. This review details various causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for anterior knee pain.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Primary Care Medicine
Sports Medicine

Background:

Musculoskeletal complaints represent 20-30% of primary care visits.
Anterior knee pain is a frequent chief complaint, impacting patient mobility.
Numerous pathophysiological causes contribute to anterior knee pain.

Purpose of the Study:

To review common and less common etiologies of anterior knee pain.
To provide diagnostic strategies for anterior knee pain.
To outline treatment options for various anterior knee pain conditions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of pathophysiological causes.
Synthesis of diagnostic criteria.
Compilation of evidence-based treatment modalities.

Main Results:

Detailed description of common causes like patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis.
Discussion of less common etiologies including referred pain and inflammatory conditions.
Key diagnostic and treatment points for each condition.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of anterior knee pain.
A comprehensive approach addressing specific etiologies improves patient outcomes.
Understanding the diverse causes of anterior knee pain enhances clinical decision-making.