Incidence and prevalence of patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patellofemoral pain is considered one of the most common forms of knee pain, affecting adults, adolescents, and physically active populations. Inconsistencies in reported incidence and prevalence exist and in relation to the allocation of healthcare and research funding, there is a clear need to accurately understand the epidemiology of patellofemoral pain.

Methods

An electronic database search was conducted, as well as grey literature databases, from inception to June 2017. Two authors independently selected studies, extracted data and appraised methodological quality. If heterogeneous, data were analysed descriptively. Where studies were homogeneous, data were pooled through a meta-analysis.

Results

23 studies were included. Annual prevalence for patellof

SUBMITTER: Smith BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5764329 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature