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Examining the diagnostic accuracy of common physical examination and functional tests in the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome among patients with anterior knee pain

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Pages 843-855 | Received 01 Aug 2022, Accepted 02 Dec 2022, Published online: 19 Dec 2022

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