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Education
 What
are the signs and symptoms of patellofemoral syndrome?
Generalized pain around the kneecap is the most common symptom
of patellofemoral syndrome:
- The patient may have a history of a dull, aching pain in the
knee, not necessarily in one specific area.
- If the pain is in front of the knee below the kneecap, it is
probably caused by tendon inflammation called infrapatellar tendonitis
or "jumper's knee".
- Running, going down stairs, squatting, or sitting for a long
time with knees bent usually increases pain.
- Although full range of motion is usually possible, flexing
the knee completely is painful.
- Crepitus (a crackling noise under the patella) may occur during
knee movement.
- A slight swelling may exist
- Symptoms may be present in one or both knees.
- Decreased kneecap motion
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