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Patellofemoral stress syndrome (PFSS), also known as "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee," is a type of overuse injury that causes pain in the soft tissues and bone in the front of the knee.

Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse injury in runners. Recent research suggests that hip mechanics play a role in the development of this syndrome. Currently, ...

Quadriceps atrophy is a commonly cited accompaniment to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), yet there is little valid, objective evidence for its existence. Objective: To investigate atrophy and ...

You might hear a doctor call it patellofemoral pain syndrome. Runner's knee causes pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap (also called the patella). It's common in people who run ...

The altered alignment resulting from these two issues causes significant stress and uneven wear and tear on the joint, contributing to conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around ...

Runner's knee Runner's knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is the most common cause of knee pain among runners, says Robert Wilder, MD, chair of the Department of Physical Medicine ...

Still, it can also occur when the tendons or ligaments snap over the bony structures in the knee or due to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFS), torn cartilage, or osteoarthritis (OA). Other people ...