Chondromalacia

CHONDROMALACIA PATELLA - The progressive erosion of cartilage, common in the knee joint where it is known as chondromalacia patella. Symptoms of chondromalacia in the knee joint include knee pain with hill climbing or stair climbing.
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Chondromalacia patella damages the cartilage behind the kneecap (patella). The main symptom is pain in the front of the knee that worsens when walking uphill or climbing stairs.
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Runner's knee is a condition causing pain in the front of the knee. It is often due to excess wear on the underside of the kneecap. It is also called chondromalacia patellae, or CMP.
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Chondromalacia can affect any joint, but the most common location is inside the knee. It usually begins as a small area of softened cartilage behind the kneecap (patella) that can be painful.
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Chondromalacia of the Patella
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Chondromalacia Patellae (Patellofemoral Syndrome) - Chondromalacia patella (housemaid's knee or secretary's knee) results from misalignment of the kneecap as it slides over the lower end of the thigh bone.
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PFS can be misdiagnosed as Chondromalacia Patellae, a chronic, degenerative condition that affects the cartilage surrounding the patella. PFS may turn in to Chondromalacia Patella over time if not treated.
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One harmful consequence of excessive wear on the cartilage is chondromalacia, a condition in which the cartilage softens and may cause a painful sensation in the underlying bone or irritation of the joint lining [synovium].) ...
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