Other conditions that can cause symptoms similar to those of patellar tracking disorder include:
- Tendon, ligament, or muscle problems, such as patellar tendinitis or plica.
- Osgood-Schlatter disease.
- Arthritis of the knee joint.
For more information on causes of knee pain, see the topic Knee Problems and Injuries.
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
| Last Updated | February 14, 2008 |
Author:Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Last Updated: 02/14/2008
