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Knee pain on/off 7 yrs. around/behind kneecaps. both legs, not always same time. cant link to weather, activity, temp. heat=more discomfort. akp?
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Cartilage load: You have increased loads under knee cap related to cartilage breakdown. It can be treated with rehab techniques and occasionally simple quick arthroscopic surgery.
Answered 4/23/2013
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therapy is importan: This sounds like you have patellofemoral pain syndrome. This is the result of mild damage to the cartilage behind her kneecap or a chronic strain to the muscles attaching into the kneecap. If symptoms of swelling, catching, locking and giving way occur he may require surgery. If these do not exist physical therapy stressing the core, hip muscles and the muscles would be indicated.
Answered 4/23/2013
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