Keywords

adolescent females, knee pain, meniscus, Osgood-Schlatter disease, patellofemoral pain syndrome, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome

Authors

1. Lipman, Rachel MSN, CPNP
2. John, Rita Marie EdD, DNP, CPNP, PMHS

Abstract

Abstract: Primary care practitioners are in a position to educate patients and parents about the risk factors that may increase the incidence of knee pain in adolescent females. This article highlights patellofemoral pain syndrome, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, Osgood-Schlatter disease, and meniscal tears.