Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Status And Progress

Patellofemoral pain syndrome(PFPS) means knee anterior pain which is agnogenic. Presently there is no consistent denomination. ACSM named it PFPS. The divergent reasons lie in that its etiology has always been the focus of argument.. But presently patellar maltracking is the main received cause. Patellofemoral joint is very dissymmetry in anatomy, and patellofemoral's motion is simplely complicated, patellar malalignment is thought to relate to knee anterior pain closely, Therefore to learn more about its transmutation patrern of motion and influenceing factors is of great help to know it and corresponding treatments. At present many treating methods have not reach to reliable effect which makes people to try to find out its penetrating causes ,and pose many viewpoints contrast to old ones. This text mainly reviewed the latest studys and researches about patellar maltracking of PFPS's causes. It expounded the latest studys and researches by several aspects as to the anatomy of patellofemoral joint, tracking of patellofemoral, factors of patellofemoral, tracking, how to diagnose PFPS in clinic, and posed a few questions. People realize that patellofemoral syndrome has close relationship with variant anatomy with deeply understanding the anatomy and etiololy of patellofemoral disorder by reviewing and studying.We will understand the causes of PFPS especially patellofemoral maltracking much better by vitodynamics and imageology,which is very important for doctors to carry out correct treatments and rational rehabilitation training.