Hiba Iqbalabout 4 years ago

Patellofemoral knee syndrome (Runner's knee)

Anterior knee pain caused by overuse. Common in women, obese and diabetic. Patient presents with localized tenderness, decreased range of motion, edema and erythema. Patient mah have a history of trauma or inflammatory disease. Diagnosis is made clinically. Needle aspiration is indicated if septic bursitis is suspected. Best initial test is rest, heat/ice, elevation and NSAIDS. Intrabursal corticosteroids injection can be given but are contraindicated in suspicion of septic bursitis.