Het patellofemoraal pijnsyndroom: een literatuuroverzicht

Abstract

Patellofemoral pain syndrome: a literature review Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common diagnoses of anterior knee pain, particularly among the physically active population. Symptoms mainly occur during load on the patellofemoral joint or in prolonged sitting. The etiology of PFP is complex, with multiple factors, such as overload and structural malalignment contributing to the development of the complaints, creating an imbalance of forces that stabilize the patella. The heterogeneity in the literature and the lack of evidence-based clinical guidelines reflect the challenge in the management of PFP. International consensus proposes multimodal intervention including exercise therapy targeting knee and hip strengthening. The aim of this article is to present the current literature in a comprehensive and unambiguous way and to provide both primary and secondary care providers with sufficient tools to work with this pathology in a more targeted way.