Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA syndrome characterized by pain or discomfort seemingly originating from the contact of the posterior surface of the patella (back of the kneecap) with the femur (thigh bone).

Synonyms

patella femoral pain syndrome piriformis syndrome heel pad syndrome phantom pain jumper's knee osgood-schlatter disease plantar fasciitis housemaid's knee fasciosis iliotibial band syndrome periostalgia postpolio syndrome

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