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Review for the Generalist: Evaluation of Anterior Knee Pain

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Publisher Biomed Central
Specialty Pediatrics
Date 2007 Jun 7
PMID 17550634
Citations 5
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Abstract

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.

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