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Anterior knee pain syndrome
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I have been diagnosed with Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome. What can I do to alleviate the constant pain that I feel?
Answered by
David Golden M.D.
on January 01, 1900
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Rest, ice and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are the mainstay of treatment. When you couple that with activity modification, you should experience a significant improvement. If there is no improvement, there may be internal derangement of the patello-femoral joint, which often causes anterior knee pain. There are cartilage changes that may be degenerative or traumatically caused. Either way, pain in the front of the knee, especially with bending and stairclimbing, can be debilitating. If there is no pain relief, after such management, check with your doctor about obtaining an MRI to evaluate the condition of the kneecap and the cartilage surface.
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I was diagnosed with Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome. My doctor has suggested that I strengthen my thigh muscles and avoid bending my knee. What type of exercises should I do?
Answered by
David Golden M.D.
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Short-arc thigh strengthening may help. Closed-chain exercises (with the foot planted securely) can decrease the stress during exercises.
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Is there any treatment for Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome?
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David Golden M.D.
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Yes, exercises to strengthen the thigh muscles along with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications can help decrease pain. Activity modification may also help alleviate pain. Depending on the reason for the pain, a brace may provide some support and relief.
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Does wearing a brace or taping help alleviate Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome?
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David Golden M.D.
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Bracing or taping may help alleviate the pain, but the result depends on the
reason for the anterior knee pain. Be sure to ask your doctor if a brace will provide
comfort or support or both.
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I love to run and have recently been diagnosed with Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee). I would like to continue running, what can I do?
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David Golden M.D.
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There are various reasons for anterior knee pain and they may include: cartilage changes, limp alignment abnormalities, and bursal or tendon inflammation. Regardless, if running is painful, that is the activity that should be curtailed immediately to help alleviate the pain. Then ice, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications may be better able to help stop the pain. Once the pain is under control, you may slowly be able to return to running.
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