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Patellofemoral getting worse what can i do not responding to physical therapy?
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NSAIDs: Nsaids will help with the patellofemoral pain. Another option is a corticosteroid injection into the knee. Many patients report an improvement in symptoms with this.
Answered 8/27/2013
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