ArticleCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2013
Patellofemoral pain: an update on diagnostic and treatment options.
Article in Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04119310 (Lumbar Thrust-mobilization Effects on Hip Strength and Anterior Knee Pain, a Double Blind Randomized Control Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 21 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Lumbar Thrust-mobilization Effects on Hip Strength and Anterior Knee Pain, a Double Blind Randomized Control Trial
Who cites it
21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Are orthobiologics a plausible therapeutic option for patello-femoral pathology? A systematic review of clinical and radiological outcomes.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of exercise combined with whole body vibration in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomised-controlled clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
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- Relationship between patellofemoral morphology and anterior knee pain following tibial intramedullary nailing.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Article
- Factors Influencing the Progression of Patellofemoral Articular Cartilage Damage After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Validation of the cultural adaptation of the Kujala score in Arabic.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Article
- Evaluation of the Insall-Salvati Ratio Among the Vietnamese Population: Application for Diagnosis of Patellar Malalignment.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2021Article
- Biomechanical Study of a Tricompartmental Unloader Brace for Patellofemoral or Multicompartment Knee Osteoarthritis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2020Article
- The effect of an individualised functional retraining intervention on pain, function and biomechanics in participants with patellofemoral pain: a series of n of 1 trial.Journal of physical therapy science · 2019Article
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- Clinics in diagnostic imaging (185).Singapore medical journal · 2018Article
- Treatment of medial compartment knee osteoarthritis by arthroscopic 'L' medial release procedure.International orthopaedics · 2017Article
- Effectiveness of Manual Therapy Combined With Physical Therapy in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Systematic Review.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2017Review
- Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties Testing of the Arabic Anterior Knee Pain Scale.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2017Article
- The development of an evidence-based clinical checklist for the diagnosis of anterior knee pain.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2017Article
- Effectiveness of core muscle strengthening for improving pain and dynamic balance among female patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.Journal of physical therapy science · 2016Article
- [Complications of knee arthroscopy].Der Orthopade · 2016Review
- The Role of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Clinical Management of Refractory Anterior Knee Pain.Toxins · 2015Review
- Value of SPECT-CT Imaging for Middle-Aged Patients with Chronic Anterior Knee Pain.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2015Article
- Anterior knee pain: an update of physical therapy.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2014Review
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Abstract
Patellofemoral pain is a frequent and often challenging clinical problem. It affects females more than males and includes many different pathologic entities that result in pain in the anterior aspect of the knee. Diagnosis of the specific cause of pain can be difficult and requires assessment of lower extremity strength, alignment, and range of motion, as well as specific patella alignment, tracking, and mobility. The treatment for patellofemoral pain is usually conservative with anti-inflammatory medications, activity modification, and a specific physical therapy program focusing on strengthening and flexibility. Infrequently, surgical treatment may be indicated after a non-operative program fails. The outcomes of surgical management may include debridement, lateral release, and realignment of the extensor mechanism to unload the patellofemoral articulation are favorable.
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