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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffSigns and symptoms of patellofemoral pain include:
- A dull, achy pain in the front of your knee
- Increased pain when you walk up or down stairs (the most common symptom)
- Pain in your knee when kneeling or squatting
- Knee pain after sitting for long periods of time
- A grating or grinding sensation when you extend your knee
- Knee stiffness
When to see your doctor
If the knee pain isn't severe or disabling, treat it yourself with rest and cold packs. If the pain doesn't improve within a few days, consult your doctor.
Seek medical care immediately if:
- Your knee hurts and doesn't function properly after an injury
- Your knee hurts, even when you're not putting weight on it
- You have knee pain after a popping sound or snapping sensation
- Your knee locks rigidly in one position, or your kneecap is visibly out of place
- Your knee seems unusually loose or unstable when you put weight on it
- Your knee is swollen
- The pain is associated with fever, chills or redness around the joint
