Patellar (Kneecap) Pain and Problems

Patellar (kneecap) pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical treatment. Pain and patellar instability, or tracking problems, are especially concerning in younger people who are physically active. There are different potential causes of patellar pain and home remedies may not always help. The good news is that most patients can be successfully treated without surgery if the source of the pain is correctly diagnosed and the right medical treatment and physical therapy program are followed. Two medical professionals have written this eBook to help patients deal with kneecap pain. Dr. Frank Noyes, an internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon, and Sue Barber-Westin, Director of Clinical Research at the Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research Foundation, team up to provide information that is easy to read and understand regarding patellar pain and tracking issues the treatment options that are currently available, and what to expect as a result of these options.