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Expert Care for Patellofemoral Pain—Get Relief & Get Moving Again

If a Patellofemoral Pain(Painful Kneecap) is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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Patellofemoral Pain(Painful Kneecap)

The patellofemoral joint in the joint between the kneecap and the groove on the femur.

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Signs You May Have a Patellofemoral Pain

Typical symptoms include pain with impact activity, kneeling, prolonged sitting, and stiffness when rising from a seated position.

What Causes a Patellofemoral Pain?

Patellofemoral pain can affect all ages. In younger patients it can occur without signs of arthritis while in older patients it is commonly due to arthritis.

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Don’t Wait—Get Relief from Knee Pain Today

Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

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Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Patellofemoral Pain

Initial evaluation includes a medical history, physical examination, and x-rays to evaluate the groove and patellar surfaces. Specialized examination maneuvers also help other associated conditions. Occasionally an MRI may be considered to evaluate the ligaments of the kneecap in the setting of an injury.

Nonsurgical

Initial treatment includes activity modification, footwear modification, specific stretching, anti-inflammatory medication.

Surgical

In those with patellar instability or patellar arthritis surgical treatment may be considered.

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Why Choose Elite Ortho?

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Board-Certified Surgeons

Nationally recognized, specialty-trained experts in orthopedic care.

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20+ Years of Experience

Every doctor brings over a decade of hands-on success.

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Advanced Orthopedic Technology

From nano arthroscopy to internal brace repair—we use the best tools available.

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Full-Spectrum Orthopedic Services

Surgical and non-surgical treatment for bones, joints, injuries, and pain.

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Ethical, Compassionate Care

We treat every patient like family, with honesty and empathy.

Our Specialists

Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists

Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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