What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by knee pain resulting from physical and biochemical changes in the patellofemoral joint. The syndrome is often confused with or accompanied by Chondromalacia patella, which is the pathological condition of the cartilage and not the pain syndrome itself.
What do patients take to treat Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||
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Diclofenac
(Naklofen, Dicloflex, Cambia, Zipsor)
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0 | ||
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Ibuprofen
(CVS Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen 5% gel, Advil Extra Strength, Ibubeta 400 Akut)
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0 | ||
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Indomethacin
(Indocin, Confortid)
|
0 | ||
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Naproxen OTC
(Equate Naproxen, Good Sense Naproxen Sodium, Kroger Naproxen Sodium, Members Mark Naproxen Sodium)
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0 | ||
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Celecoxib
(Celebrex)
|
0 | ||
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Exercise
(Workout, Squeezing a ball between legs, Nintendo WII Balance Games, Bowling)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 45 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 6 say Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 91% | Females |
|---|---|
| 9% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 8 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 6 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 6 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 5 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 28 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history