Patellofemoral pain syndrome

A group of symptoms which tend to suggest that there is a problem in the joint between the kneecap (patella) and its underlying groove in the femur bone.

Synonyms: 
PFPS
PFS
Patellofemoral syndrome
AKP
Anterior knee pain
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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Examination of the patellofemoral joint. Manske RC and Davies GJ. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Dec; 11(6): 831–853.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome in female athletes: A review of diagnoses, etiology and treatment options. Molly Vora,1 Emily Curry,2 Amanda Chipman,3 Elizabeth Matzkin,4 and Xinning Li1 Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2017 Dec 14; 9(4): 7281.

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