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Knee Cap Injury

Knee Cap Injury - How to prevent?

Knee Cap Injury - Causes and Risk Factors

Causes of Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)

Structural alignment and muscle weakness or imbalance may cause the patella (kneecap) to track improperly on the femur (tight bone) during movement. This results in excessive wear and teaar on the undersurface of the kneecap in contact with the tight bone leading to pain around the kneecap.

Knee Cap Injury - Preparing for surgery

Knee Cap Injury - Post-surgery care

Knee Cap Injury - Other Information

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