Medical Interventions for Patellofemoral Pain and Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.

Erin M Macri Harvi F HartDavid ThwaitesChristian J BartonKay M CrossleySita M A Bierma-ZeinstraMarienke van Middelkoop

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2020)

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical prescriptions, and surgical referrals are currently being made with little supporting evidence, with some interventions showing limited efficacy. This should be considered within the broader context of evidence supporting exercise-therapy as a core treatment for PFP and PFOA.

Keyphrases

physical activity
total knee arthroplasty
chronic pain
healthcare
rheumatoid arthritis
high intensity
pain management
neuropathic pain
knee osteoarthritis
mesenchymal stem cells
combination therapy
bone marrow
spinal cord injury
body composition