[Anterior knee pain: a simplified assessment and management algorithm]
P Díaz-Allende1, V Osorio-Riquelme1, O Colmenares-Sandoval2
1Hospital «Ricardo Valenzuela Sáez». Rengo, Chile.
Acta Ortopedica Mexicana
|December 5, 2023
Summary
Anterior knee pain in young patients is complex, often due to overuse injuries. This review offers a simplified algorithm for diagnosis and management, prioritizing conservative treatment for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Anterior knee pain is a frequent and challenging condition in adolescents and young adults.
- It presents as retro or peripatellar pain, exacerbated by joint loading during flexion.
- Pathophysiology often involves overuse injuries exceeding the tissue's reparative capacity.
Conclusions:
- Anterior knee pain requires a structured approach due to its diverse etiologies.
- Conservative, multimodal management is the cornerstone of treatment.
- A clear diagnostic and management algorithm can improve patient outcomes.
