Sonographic assessment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: Diagnostic utility and correlation with functional impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a prevalent cause of anterior knee pain, often challenging to diagnose due to its multifactorial aetiology. This study investigates the diagnostic utility of musculoskeletal ultrasonography in patellofemoral pain syndrome and its correlation with pain and functional impairment.

Methods

This case-control study enrolled 32 participants (16 patellofemoral pain syndrome, 16 controls). Sonographic measurements of patellar and quadriceps tendons, lateral retinaculum, joint effusion, and trochlear angle were taken. Pain intensity and knee function were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale and Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale . Diagnostic accuracy was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis.

Results

Significant

SUBMITTER: Ostadmohammadi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12357834 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature