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1: Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2007 May 4;5:8.Click here to read Click here to read Links

Review for the generalist: evaluation of anterior knee pain.

Houghton KM.

Division of Rheumatology, British Columbia's Children's Hospital, K4-119 Ambulatory CareBuilding, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada V6H 3V4. khoughton@cw.bc.ca

Anterior knee pain is common in children and adolescents. Evaluation and management is challenging and requires a thorough history and physical exam, and understanding of the pediatric skeleton. This article will review common causes of chronic anterior knee pain in the pediatric population with a focus on patellofemoral pain.

PMID: 17550634 [PubMed]

PMCID: PMC1887528