Other conditions with symptoms similar to patellar tracking disorder

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.

Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: February 14, 2008
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
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