Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Patients with Anterior Knee Pain in South Gujarat

Introduction: Abstract- Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is recognized as one of the most common lower-extremity disorders encountered by orthopedic physical therapists. PFPS is defined as pain around (peripatellar) or behind the kneecap (retro patellar) that is aggravated by activities loading the knee joint, such as running, squatting, climbing stairs or even prolonged sitting with knee flexion above 90 degree. It is one of the most common knee conditions clinicians encounter in young and active individuals. It is estimated that 22.7% of the general population is affected by PFP at some point, while the prevalence in adolescents is slightly higher at 28.9%. Objective: To find the prevalence of PFPS in Surat, Gujarat. Method: In the present correlational study, prevalence was found using patellar tilt test and KUJALA questionnaire, patients with anterior knee pain, aged between 18 to 35 years were included.Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS 26.0 version Result: The prevalence of PFPS in Surat, Gujarat was 20.7%. Conclusion: The prevalence of PFPS in Surat, Gujarat was 20,7% of general population.