Non-operative Management of Anterior Knee Pain: Patient Education
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The Non-Operative Treatment of Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain is a common presenting complaint, and in many cases no identifiable cause can be found. In these circumstances it is commonly known as anterior knee pain syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome. The management for this condition is most commonly non-operative. Treatment strategies include physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy, orthoses and combinations of the above. There are many ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
سال: 2021
ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: 10.1007/s12178-020-09682-4