You can reduce your risk of chondromalacia by preventing knee injuries and overuse of your knee joints. To do this:
Warm up and stretch before you participate in athletic activities.
Do exercises to strengthen the leg muscles around your knee, especially the muscles in your thigh called the quadriceps.
Increase the intensity of your training program gradually. Never push yourself too hard, too fast.
Wear comfortable, supportive shoes...
One particularly annoying and disabling syndrome that plagues runners, walkers and stair climbers alike is chondromalacia patella or... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chondromalacia patella is the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) that lines the underside of the kneecap (patella). It is a common... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Chondromalacia is a softening of the articular cartilage that protects the ends of bones and allows smooth movement in our joints. When the condition... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is the topic of this review article. PFA is the removal and replacement of the patella (knee cap) and the part of... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Women are more likely to have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee than men. Overweight women have worse results after knee surgery than women of normal... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
X-ray - joint; Arthrography; Arthrogram Normal Values What abnormal results mean The x-ray may reveal arthritis, fractures,... Read more »