Alternative Names
Runner’s knee; Patellofemoral pain; Patellar tendinitis; Tendinitis – patellar; Jumper’s knee
Definition of Anterior knee pain
Anterior knee pain is pain that occurs at the front and center of the knee.
Symptoms
Anterior knee pain is a dull, aching pain that is most often felt:
Review
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and C. Benjamin Ma, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 6/13/2010
