2023年5月19日 · Chondromalacia patella is when the cartilage of the underside of the kneecap begins to break down. This article explains what chondromalacia patella is, the causes of the...

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. The word chondromalacia is derived from the Greek words - chrondros, meaning cartilage, and malakia, meaning softening.

2023年3月15日 · 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.

2023年4月25日 · 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...

2023年4月22日 · 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.

2023年3月15日 · 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 patella is the breakdown of cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella). When the kneecap rubs against the thigh bone, it hurts and swells. It is common among runners and other athletes and has been given the nickname “runner’s knee.”

2023年10月11日 · 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.

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 …

2024年6月25日 · Chondromalacia patellae is a condition where there is damaged cartilage behind the patella (kneecap). It is like a softening or wear and tear of the cartilage. The damage can range from slight to severe. Chondromalacia patellae overlaps with the knee condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome.