Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage of a person’s kneecap softens. It is common in athletes of high impact sports or those who have arthritis in their knees. Chondromalacia patella is ...

In the study, MRIs were taken for 133 patients (aged 18 to 40 years) with advanced chondromalacia (grades 3 and 4) and a control group with the same number of participants and a similar age. “The MRI ...

Knee pain going down stairs can be caused by conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome and chondromalacia patella. Using the RICE method can help manage knee pain at home. Some individuals ...

Health experts reveal warning signs to look out for runner’s knee or Chondromalacia Patella, tips for those starting to run or exercise or engage in sports Running, as a form of exercise, is now ...

Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain around the patella or kneecap and in the front of the knee. Also known as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee, it ...

At a recent meeting of the International Cartilage Repair Society, one of the nation’s leaders in cartilage repair gave his parameters for using autologous chondrocyte implantation for patellofemoral ...

Chondromalacia patella, which can be a catch-all term for disorders that include bursitis, tendonitis, tendon strain, ligament strain and cartilage irritation, may eventually lead to bone injuries.

What is Chondromalacia Patella/Patellofemoral Syndrome? Chondromalacia patella refers to structural changes in the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella). The condition may occur at any ...