- 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
In the knee, chondromalacia is usually related to injury, overuse of the knee, and poorly aligned muscles and bones around the knee joint These causes include: repeated injections of steroid drugs into the knee Chondromalacia of the knee affects young adults more than any other age group
- 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
Chondromalacia patellae is one of the most frequently encountered causes of anterior knee pain among young people It’s the number one cause in the United States with an incidence as high as one in four people [4]
- 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 Patella - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is when the posterior articular surface of the patella starts losing its density when in a healthy state and becomes softer with subsequent tearing, fissuring, and erosion of the hyaline cartilage
- Chondromalacia - Cedars-Sinai
Often called "runner's knee", chondromalacia patella is a common condition causing pain in the kneecap The patella is covered with a layer of smooth cartilage, which normally glides across the knee when the joint is bent
- Chondromalacia Patella: Signs, Symptoms, Complications
Chondromalacia patella, also known as runner’s knee, is a condition where the cartilage underneath the patella (kneecap) starts to deteriorate and wear out With the cartilage worn out, the kneecap rubs against the thigh bone (the femur) and causes pain and discomfort
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