- Chondromalacia patella: Causes, treatment, and more
This article explains what chondromalacia patella is, the causes of the condition, and how a doctor can treat it
- Chondromalacia Patellae - Physiopedia
Patients affected by chondromalacia patella are young, between 15 and 35 years old, and many are highly active and are often considerably disabled by the symptoms of aching behind the patella, recurrent effusion of the knee, knee instability and crepitus
- Chondromalacia patella - 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, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Chondromalacia patellae, or “runner’s knee,” is caused by the softening of the kneecap cartilage Common among young athletes, it may also affect older adults with arthritis of the knee
- Chondromalacia patellae | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia. org
Chondromalacia patellae refers to softening and degeneration of the articular hyaline cartilage of the patella that articulates with the trochlear groove of the femur and is a frequent cause of anterior knee pain
- 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 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 Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Chondromalacia patella - an easy to understand guide covering causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and prevention plus additional in depth medical information
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