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ReviewOrthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Idiopathic anterior knee pain-what is the problem?]

Gerhard Opitz

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Review in Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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Gerhard OpitzMVZ Pro U Bogenhausen, Richard Strauß-Straße 69, 81679, München, Deutschland. mail@gerhardopitz.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Idiopathic anterior knee pain is a common and often serious clinical condition. The challenge of this condition lies in its complexity. Therapeutic outcomes are frequently disappointing and show a high tendency for recurrence. Risk factors are less about biometric data and more about prolonged pain duration and functional deficits. Malalignment and maltracking are predisposing factors that exert their effects within the context of dysfunctional musculature, central and peripheral sensitization, as well as emotional disturbances. Treatment should not only address the local problem but also consider systemic factors such as core musculature, trigger points, and psychovegetative state.

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ArthralgiaKnee JointHumansRisk FactorsCentral sensitizationKinesiophobiaMalalignmentPatellofemoral painTrigger points

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