- Chondromalacia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Chondromalacia, or “runner’s knee,” causes the cartilage underneath the kneecap to deteriorate and soften It’s common among young, athletic individuals
- Chondromalacia - Harvard Health
Chondromalacia can affect any joint, but the most common location is the underside of the kneecap (also called the patella); when affecting the knee, this condition is called chondromalcia patella It usually begins as a small area of softened cartilage behind the kneecap that can be painful
- Chondromalacia: Causes, treatment, and prevention - Medical News Today
It occurs when the knee loses some of its protective inner cushion of cartilage, and noninvasive treatments are often successful Learn to prevent or treat chondromalacia here
- Chondromalacia Patellae - Physiopedia
The word chondromalacia is derived from the Greek words - chrondros, meaning cartilage, and malakia, meaning softening Hence chondromalacia patellae is a softening of the articular cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella which may eventually lead to fibrillation, fissuring, and erosion
- Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia
Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage The cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can cause increased deterioration and breakdown of the cartilage
- Chondromalacia | Summit Orthopedics
Chondromalacia is a softening and subsequent roughening of the joint’s surfaces As a result, the bones are not able to move freely and without pain What causes chondromalacia? Chondromalacia is usually associated with injury, overuse of the knee, and poorly aligned muscles and bones around the knee joint Common causes include:
- Chondromalacia Patellae: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient
Chondromalacia patellae is damage to the cartilage at the back of the kneecap (patella) The usual treatment advised is to avoid overuse of the knee and to have physiotherapy, which is effective in most cases
- Chondromalacia Patella: Causes Treatment | SPARSH Hospital
Chondromalacia, commonly referred to as chondromalacia patella, is a condition characterised by the softening and breakdown of the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella) This can lead to pain, inflammation, and difficulty with knee movement, particularly during activities like squatting, climbing stairs, or sitting for long periods
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