Runner's Knee | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctors treat patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee?Patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee is treated by an orthopedic specialist, who will refer you to a physiotherapist for muscle stretching and strengthening.
2. What is the long-term prognosis or outcome of runner's knee?
In most patients, recovery of runner's knee takes place without the need for surgery. However, some cases may worsen, resulting in osteoarthritis of the knee.
3. Is chondromalacia patellae and runner's knee the same?
No. They are not the same. Runner's knee causes severe anterior knee pain and does not involve cartilage damage, whereas chondromalacia patellae results in cartilage softening making movements difficult. Both are common among athletes and runners.
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