Question - Patella Femoral Syndrome

by Brittany
(Virginia)

i got diagnosed with it about a month ago but i've had the pain for a little over a year. the pain is still constant. how long will it be until the pain starts to go away or my doctor moves me to the next step?

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Nov 06, 2008
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patella femoral syndrome recovery
by: Bart - SII

Most of the time after a diagnosis of patella femoral syndrome, a physician will recommend rehabilitation for 4-6 weeks. After that time, they will re-evaluate to determine if there is improvement - if there is, then perhaps another 4-6 weeks of therapy. If not, then perhaps considering surgery or other interventions.

Recovery can take anywhere from 1-6 months, depending on the therapist and what kind of problems have to be addressed - flexibility, weakness, poor balance, etc.

Most of my patients see results in the first 2-3 weeks, with a full recovery in 6-8.

Bart