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Patellofemoral Arthritis

Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Preventions and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Patellofemoral Arthritis?

Most common symptoms associated with patellofemoral arthritis are:

Pain
Putting pressure
Crackling sensation
Stuck or “catch” when you straighten

What are the Complications of Patellofemoral Arthritis?

Complications caused by patellofemoral arthritis are:

Loss of normal knee power and function
Quadriceps weakness
Failure to resolve knee pain

How is Patellofemoral Arthritis prevented?

Preventive measures to be taken to reduce the risks of patellofemoral arthritis:

Maintain strength: Quadriceps can help keep the knee balanced. However, avoid squatting during weight training.
Lose weight: Excess body weight exerts stress on the knees. Losing weight will relieve stress and soothe the pain.
Warm-up: This should go without saying. Do warm-up exercises before doing any advanced exercise.
Stretch: Flexibility is very important and keeping joints mobile and flexible will prevent risks of any form of arthritis. Hence, promote flexibility with gentle stretching exercises.
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References

Patellofemoral Arthritis. HSS. Available at: https://www.hss.edu/conditions_patellofemoral-kneecap-arthritis-diagnosis-treatment.asp Accessed on June 6, 2020.
Patellofemoral Arthritis. Knee Pain Explained. Available at: https://www.knee-pain-explained.com/patellofemoral-arthritis.html Accessed on June 6, 2020.
Patellofemoral Arthritis. Healio. Available at: https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20120331/patellofemoral-arthritis Accessed on June 6, 2020.
Patellofemoral Arthritis: Diseases and Conditions. OrthoInfo. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/patellofemoral-arthritis# Accessed on June 6, 2020.

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