Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome - Chondromalacia Patellae

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms include pain on the front of the knee, particularly during stair climbing. The pain may also occur after the person has been sitting for too long, squatting, or exercising. Sometimes a feeling of stiffness of the knee or buckling can occur.

Signs include clicking or rubbing of the kneecap that can be felt by a healthcare provider during bending and straightening of the knee. There may be tenderness around the kneecap, especially in the lower, inside area. Sometimes there is limitation of or pain during knee flexing.