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Patellofemoral pain syndrome — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 17-year-old girl has anterior knee pain when climbing stairs and sitting through movies. There is no trauma, effusion, or instability. Pain is reproduced with patellar compression. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Anterior knee pain worsened by stairs and prolonged sitting in an adolescent is typical of patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html