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Q: Pattela femerol pain syndrome
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 9th, 2008
I was told I have pattela femerol pain syndrom. My knees hurt all the time but at night its like I have restless legs just in my knees. I my knees hurt and feel like they need to pop when I walk. One leg is longer than the other and I was told this probably has nothing to do with the pain. What can I do to make this better. Or so I can at least sleep at night.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 20th, 2008
Pattela femerol pain syndrome
When one leg is longer that the other one, the static balance of the body is disturbed. Body weight becomes inequally dispersed on the lower spine and both legs. The leg that bears more weight is susceptible to developing degenerative arthritic changes in the joints, called coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis. Static imbalance also causes the spine to become deviated, a condition better known as scoliosis. Scoliosis, furthermore, makes the spine susceptible to degenerative changes in the vertebrae, called spondylosis. Spondylotic changes then can cause pressure on the roots of the spinal nerves and can manifest with various symptoms such as: pain, tingling, itching, muscle weakness in the legs. The most pressing and immediate actions that you can now take are:

1. You can request an X-ray image of the spine, hips and knees.
2. You can consult an orthopedist about your condition.





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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 20th, 2008
Orthopedics Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Injuries Answer A3703
When one leg is longer that the other one the static balance of the body is disturbed. Body weight is not equally disposed on the lower spine and both legs. The leg that bears more weight is susceptible to develop degenerative arthritic changes in the joints (coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis). Static imbalance causes the spine is become deviated (scoliosis). Scoliosis, from the other hand, makes the spine susceptible to develop degenerative changes (spondylosis). Spondylotic changes then can cause pressure on spinal nerves’ roots that is manifested with various symptoms like: pain, tingling, itching, muscle weakness in the legs.
You can request X-ray image of the spine, hips and knees.
You can consult some orthopedist about your condition.





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