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In this chapter, patellofemoral pathologies are discussed. Topics covered include pathology, clinical presentation, physical examination, diagnostic studies, treatment and return to activities for patellofemoral pathologies are discussed in turn. Patellofemoral joint pain is very common, particularly in young, active individuals and an understanding of its pathology and various characteristics is necessary for anyone seeking to evaluate or treat knee pain.

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Varlotta, C., O’Connor, I. (2022). Patellofemoral Pathologies. In: Leong, M., Cooper, G., Herrera, J.E., Murphy, P. (eds) A Case-Based Approach to Knee Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15356-3_5

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