Chondromalacia patella
Definition
Chondromalacia patella is the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) that lines the underside of the kneecap (patella).
Chondromalacia Patellae
Chondromalacia patellae is damage to the cartilage at the back of the kneecap (patella). Avoiding overuse of the knee and physiotherapy is the usual treatment, and is effective in most cases.
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Chondromalacia patella
Alternate Names : Patellofemoral syndrome
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Chondromalacia patella is a softening or wearing away of the articular cartilage on the undersurface of the kneecap (patella). Articular cartilage is a smooth substance that covers the femur (thighbone), the tibia (shinbone), and the patella.
Chondromalacia patella that occurs in adolescents and young adults is thought to be related to overuse, injury, or too much force on the knee. It is more common in females. Many young people have a slight problem with the position of the kneecap.
Chondromalacia patellae is a softening of the cartilage in the posterior part of the patella. The posterior patella articulates (forms a joint) with the femur (thighbone).
What is Chondromalacia Patella?
The most common cause of longstanding knee pain is the chondromalacia patella.
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Chondromalacia Patellae
Definition Chondromalacia patellae refers to the progressive erosion of the articular cartilage of the knee joint, that is the cartilage underlying the kneecap (patella) that articulates with the knee joint.
Chondromalacia patellae: The patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), the most common cause of chronic knee pain.
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Risk: Chondromalacia patella is a condition that tends to affect teenagers (especially females) and individuals over 40 years of age (Tidy).
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If so, vigorous activities can cause excessive stress and wear on the cartilage of the kneecap. This can lead to softening and breakdown of the cartilage on the patella (chondromalacia patella) and cause pain in the underlying bone and irritation of ...
Chondromalacia of the undersurface of the patella (runner's knee, which is softening of the knee cap cartilage—see Bone and Connective Tissue Disorders in Children: Chondromalacia Patellae) ...
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