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“Individuals with PFP may have elevated anxiety, depression, pain catastrophizing, and pain-related fear (fear avoidance, kinesiophobia), which correlate with greater pain and reduced functional ability.”

Clinical practice observations of AVN following hip injury where non-adherence to activity restrictions was a contributing factor highlight the intersection of medication effects and behavioral challenges in ADHD patients.

The balance between bone breakdown and formation becomes disrupted with aging, with postmenopausal women experiencing accelerated bone loss of 2-3% annually before stabilizing, making targeted intervention during this critical window essential for preventing fractures.