Patellofemoral syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when the patella, otherwise known as the knee cap, does not glide correctly on the thigh bone, or the femur. This results in pain around the knee joint during activity. This condition is commonly experience by runners thus it's layman's term: Runner's Knee.
Patellofemoral Syndrome
From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide
Updated May 22, 2006
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
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