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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Symptoms

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What are the signs and symptoms of patellofemoral syndrome?

Generalized pain around the kneecap is the most common symptom of patellofemoral syndrome:

• The patient may have a history of a dull, aching pain in the knee, not necessarily in one specific area.
• If the pain is in front of the knee below the kneecap, it is probably caused by tendon inflammation called infrapatellar tendonitis or "jumper's knee".
• Running, going down stairs, squatting, or sitting for a long time with knees bent usually increases pain
• Although full range of motion is usually possible, flexing the knee completely is painful.
• Crepitus (a crackling noise under the patella) may occur during knee movement.
• A slight swelling may exist
• Symptoms may be present in one or both knees.
• Decreased kneecap motion