Differential diagnosis of knee pain and its clinical presentation

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF KNEE PAIN AND CLINICLAL FEATURES

Patellofemoral pain syndrome: Pain syndrome is pain at the front of the
knee, around the kneecap. The kneecap also is known as the patella.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is sometimes called runner's knee. It's
more common in people who run and who play sports that involve
running and jumping.

Clinical Features and Functional Limitations: Patellofemoral pain
syndrome usually causes a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee.
PFPS signs and symptoms are especially exacerbated during activities
such as crouching, kneeing, climbing and descending stairs or step, are
bilateral and cause function- al limitations which may impair daily life
activities.


Osteochondritis dissecans: is a bone and cartilage condition that
most often occurs in the knee. It has no known cause, but repetitive
stress on the joint, low vitamin D and a genetic predisposition are often
linked to this condition.

Clinical Features and Functional Limitations: Pain and swelling in the
affected joint that worsens with activity. A “giving way” sensation in the
affected area. Changes in the range of motion in the joint. In OCD a
loosened fragment of bone and cartilage may drift into the joint,