Chondromalacia patellaeFrom our partner site on osteoarthritis, MyOsteoarthritisCentral.com.
Chondromalacia patellae is the softening and degeneration of the cartilage underneath the kneecap (patella). Alternative Names: Patellofemoral syndrome; Anterior knee pain Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Chondromalacia patella that occurs in adolescents and young adults is thought to be related to overuse, trauma, and/or abnormal forces on the knee. It is more common in females. Many affected adolescents have a mildly abnormal alignment of the kneecap. advertisement Chondromalacia patella may also reflect arthritis of the kneecap, which is usually seen in older individuals. People who have previously had a dislocation, a fracture, or other trauma to the kneecap may be more likely to get chondromalacia.
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