Exams and Tests
Patellar tracking disorder can be difficult to distinguish from other knee problems. If your knee still has pain after 2 weeks of stretching, strengthening, and rest from aggravating activity, your health professional will:
- Review your health history, including the history of your knee problem, your current physical activities, previous injuries, and family history of knee problems.
- Do a physical examination of your knee and the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support it.
Tests that are done as needed
If your diagnosis is unclear, one or more of the following imaging tests may be used to gather additional information about your knee:



