Anterior Knee Pain

Problem

• Anterior knee pain post op

Solution

Modify the rehab program to avoid any concentric resisted quadriceps exercises.

The weight program may have to be eliminated entirely, and the exercise bike, with toe straps, may be the only form of activity tolerated.

Prevention

• Daniel stated that the principle cause of anterior knee pain is the lack of extension. He felt that the flexion contracture led to increased patellofemoral contact force and to the development of chondromalacia patella.

• The aggressive rehab program that emphasizes early knee extension may prevent the development of the flexion contracture.