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For patient information with Anterior Knee Pain
ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN
What is it and what are the symptoms?
Anterior knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain, can affect
people of all ages. It is often
felt as a dull aching pain behind the kneecap (patella). It can
affect one or both knees. The
pain usually begins gradually, however, on occasions it may occur
suddenly following a fall
directly onto the knee. Your pain might increase when you are doing
activities, which
repeatedly bend the knee, for example going up and down stairs,
squatting, jumping and
running. Prolonged sitting or driving may also aggravate your knee
pain.
The pain experienced in your knee can cause your thigh muscles to
weaken, which
can result in your knee giving way or feeling unstable. It is, however,
rare for your
knee to be swollen.
If you need further advice please contact
the McNicholas Knee Clinic and arrange a consultation
www.mcnicholaskneeclinic.co.uk
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