Patellofemoral pain in children.
The primary inadequacy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain in children has been the inability to translate distinct problems recognized during physical examination into a specific clinical classification. Using a classification system based on etiology rather than symptoms allows the clinician to proceed with treatment based on a specific diagnosis. The majority of patellofemoral pain in children is caused by trauma and malalignment syndromes (or a combination of both) and can usually be managed successfully with nonoperative methods. Success in a rehabilitation program depends on a precise understanding of the original or underlying cause of the child's patellofemoral pain.
Oklahama Center for Athletes, Oklahoma City.
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D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000503:physiopathology; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000503:physiopathology; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D007719:Knee Joint; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D010329:Patella / Q000503:physiopathology; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000503:physiopathology