What Causes Patellofemoral Pain?

This condition typically involves wear and tear of the articular surface, leading to exposure of the subchondral bone and subsequent pain. Patients may take oral glucosamine sulfate to nourish cartilage and undergo physical therapies—such as polarized light therapy—to alleviate symptoms. For significant pain, loxoprofen sodium may be used for analgesia. It is recommended that patients undergo an X-ray examination at a hospital within one year to assess disease severity.