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A 22-year-old female asked:

22 y/o f with patellofemoral knee syndrome in knees for past 11 years, have done p/t, pain meds, heat, bracing etc. is surgery an option? thanks!!

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered

General Practice 52 years experience

Probably not: because of your age. Continue with the conservative treatment.

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Dr. Jonathan Shults commented

undefined 25 years experience

Surgery is always an option but it is risky. Patella femoral pain can be caused by several things. They all. Can lead to arthritis of the joint. It should have a thorough evaluation to find and correct the problem

May 21, 2015

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