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What is Patellar Syndrome?

June 21, 2019

HARVARD TRAINED PAIN DOCTORS | VOTED #1 PAIN CENTER | PAIN TREATMENT SPECIALISTS

A Definition of Patellar Syndrome: What is the common name for it?

Patella syndrome is commonly known as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee. You will feel pain around your knee near the kneecap or patella. If you walk or run, bend down for a long time or climb stairs, the pain can begin suddenly or increase in intensity.

What is Patellar Syndrome? Symptoms

The pain around your knee can be a dull ache or it can start suddenly with a sharp pain, that may be evident with every step.

You may hear cracking sounds when you bend your knee.
•The pain may be so severe that it will cause you to limp.
You may not be able to lift the knee or climb the stairs without any pain.
There may be redness or swelling of the area.

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What is Patellar Syndrome? Causes

While the cause may not be clearly evident, the syndrome is associated with a number of circumstances.

Over Use: Many people may suffer this pain when they engage in vigorous walking or running. It can also be experienced as demands on the job such as climbing ladders or walking steep inclines.
Muscle Weakness: The muscles in your hips do not keep the bones in your knee properly aligned.
Injury: If you have fallen on a hard surface, or if your knee has been traumatized by an event such as hitting the console in a vehicle during a sudden stop or in an accident, you can suffer pain.
Surgery: Some knee surgeries may result in this type of knee pain.

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 What is Patellar Syndrome? Medical Intervention

When you seek help from the pain doctor in New York or pain doctor in New Jersey at the Pain Treatment Clinic, you can expect that the doctor will suggest the least intrusive
solution as possible to alleviate your discomfort. During your appointment, your pain doctor will ask about your medical history and the medications you are currently taking. Then your pain doctor will first examine your knee to understand the exact complications for your situation. He or she may have you move your leg or walk for a short distance to examine your posture. Imaging tests may be ordered to locate the exact area of the problem or to eliminate any bone fractures or abnormalities. Some of the medical solutions will include the following.

• Physical Therapy: Your pain doctor will co-ordinate with your physical therapist to teach you specific  exercises to strengthen your quadriceps. These are the muscles that hold your patella in place. Your recovery will happen more quickly if you continue these exercises at home. Your physical therapist may also advise how to manage your daily tasks to reduce stress your knees.
• Medications: There are more powerful prescription painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs that you pain doctor can suggest. Without pain you will have the opportunity to
exercise to build more muscle.
• Orthotics: These shoe inserts will hold your foot in the proper position so that your lower leg will hold the kneecap in the right place to relieve any pressure.
Injections: Injections of соrtісоѕtеrоіdѕ and lubrісаntѕ into the damaged area can bring relief of pain. The steroids relieve the inflammation and the lubricants provide a slippery
liquid to allow ease of movement.
• Arthrоѕсору: Sometimes day surgery can repair any damage to soft tissues or small skeletal abnormalities. Your expert surgeon will make a small incision close to the area to insert a camera in order to see any damage. Once the issue has been identified, surgical tools can be inserted to correct the problem. Often you will need only a local anesthetic for this procedure so you will recover within days.
•  Dеbrіdеmеnt: In this procedure, cartilage is removed from the surface of the kneecaps to relieve your pain. Again, a local anesthetic results in fast recovery.
•  Lateral Release: In some circumstances the soft tissues that surround your kneecap are too tight. The tendon is loosened until it allows the patella to sit in the proper place.
•  Tіbіаl Tubеrсlе Trаnѕfеr: This procedure may need to accompany lateral release. The top of the shinbone may need to be moved along with releasing the tendon to achieve the
proper placement of the kneecap.
•  Surgery for a Fractured Kneecap: You can break your kneecap into two or several small pieces during a fall or car accident. If you notice a deformity in the shape of your kneecap, it is important to see a doctor immediately. In this circumstance, a more extensive surgery will need to take place to repair the damage. The pieces may be pulled
together by a tension band or screwed together. The exact procedure depends on the nature of the break. Surgery is required because it is unlikely that if the kneecap is in
separate pieces that they will not heal together.

Key Concepts

Patellar syndrome is a condition that causes pain close to your kneecap.

Home remedies often can be effective in reducing pain. However, if the pain lasts for more than a week it is wise to seek advice from a pain doctor at a pain
treatment clinic.
There are many non-intrusive methods to treat your pain.
If the pain is a result of a fall or car accident or if you notice any deformity in your kneecap, you are advised to seek medical help immediately.

Dr. Laura Lombardi

Pain Doctor New Jersey
Harvard Medical School

Dr. George Hanna

Pain Doctor New York
Harvard Medical School

Dr. Michael Nguyen

Pain Doctor
Harvard Medical School

Dr. Shane Volney

Pain Doctor New York
Harvard Medical School

Dr. Jeffrey Deygoo

Pain Doctor New York & New Jersey
Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine

Dr. Jack Bulat

Pain Doctor New York
Harvard Medical School
What is Patellar Syndrome? ultima modifica: 2018-11-07T05:16:35-05:00 da JJ Madrigal