What is chondromalacia patellae

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Chondromalacia patella is more likely to appear in athletes and middle-aged and elderly women, and the growth pain of children is also related to this disease. Let's see what is chondromalacia patellae.

What is chondromalacia patellae

First of all: patella (kneecap) and femoral condyle constitute patellofemoral joint, the normal patellofemoral joint is relatively normal, and the force on the articular surface of each part is relatively uniform.

Secondly, it can appear at any age. Athletes and middle-aged and elderly female patients are more common. Many children with so-called "growth pain" are often associated with the disease. Different patients have different conditions, which need to be targeted.

Finally: the above clinical symptoms plus typical axial examination of knee joint can be diagnosed as patellar inclination or subluxation, and narrowing of lateral space of patellofemoral joint.

matters needing attention

Patella softening is a common disease of the knee, which occurs frequently in young adults. It is especially common among athletes and sports enthusiasts. The incidence rate of female is higher than that of men. For high incidence people, besides active prevention, we should deal with it in time.