Anterior Knee Pain in Children and Adolescents: Overview and Management

The Journal of Knee Surgery
Steven SlotkinMark Seeley

Abstract

Anterior knee pain (AKP) is a common presenting complaint for pediatricians and orthopaedic surgeons and is often seen in young athletes. AKP is multifactorial and has a broad differential diagnosis. The growth changes, biomechanics, and anatomy around the knee add to the complexity of diagnosis and treatment of AKP. Common causes of AKP include Osgood-Schlatter's disease, patellar tendinitis, and patellofemoral instability. In the diagnosis of AKP, it is important to rule out serious and morbid causes of pain, including infection and tumor. It is crucial to complete a detailed history and physical examination and obtain appropriate imaging studies. In general, the majority of patients will respond to nonoperative measures targeted to correct neuromuscular control and kinetic chain dysfunction.

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Nov 7, 2020·Current Sports Medicine Reports·Emily SweeneyJames MacDonald
May 12, 2021·Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie·Maximilian HinzAndreas Schmitt
Apr 11, 2021·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Mitchell SelhorstJessica Hoehn

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