Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap (patella). It is sometimes called 'runner's knee' or 'jumper's knee.' The pain often occurs when using stairs, kneeling, squatting, or sitting with bent knees for a long time. It is one of the most common causes of knee pain.
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One of the most common knee conditions; accounts for 25–40% of all knee problems seen in sports medicine clinics.
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