Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), sometimes known as runner’s knee, is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. PFPS can happen due to overuse, injury, or kneecap malalignment.

A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that helps joints move smoothly. There are many bursae in the knee, which can sometimes become inflamed. Learn more.

An anterior drawer test is used to check your knee for an ACL tear. Learn about the causes of ACL tears, treatment options, and what to expect with this test.

Anterior knee pain syndrome otherwise known as patellofemoral tracking syndrome is a condition in which the patella or kneecap is not tracking straight within the trochlear groove of the femur.

An anterior drawer test can be one part of those knee examinations. Some older studies note a lower sensitivity (accuracy) level for detecting ACL injuries — as low as 61 percent.

The most common sites of osteochondrosis associated with anterior knee pain occur at secondary centers including the tibial tubercle (Osgood-Schlatter disease) and/or the inferior patellar pole ...

Background The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the main source of anterior knee joint stability and excessive anterior tibio-femoral translation (ATFT) (>5mm) can be a risk factor for ACL injury ...

SEATTLE — Patients with a tibial fracture experienced less postoperative anterior knee pain with suprapatellar nailing compared with infrapatellar nailing, according to data presented here ...

Background Knee instability after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery may lead to osteoarthritis. Objective To complete current evaluation of anterior knee laxity. Design ...