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This literature review has shown that pfps development is probably multifactorial with various functional disorders of the lower extremity. This is a fairly simple procedure in which the surgeon uses a small camera and instruments to release the retinaculum tissue that acts as an envelope around the knee and runs along the outside of the joint says dr. Pin On Live Long And Prosper The patellofemoral pain syndrome pfps is a possible cause for anterior knee pain which predominantly affects young female patients without any structural changes such as increased q angle or significant chondral damage. Patellofemoral pain syndrome surgery . Surgeons cut this tight structure allowing the kneecap to move back into its track. The international journal of sports physical therapy. Because patellofemoral syndrome often results from overuse and overactivity resting the affected joint can often help treat the underlying problem. Try these treatment options. An update for the conservativ...