Chondromalacia
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
exercises
questions for doctor
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Home Care
pain and inflammation
using a cane
using crutches
warning signs
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
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Related Conditions
Bone disease
Knee bursitis
Knee tendinitis
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Knee pain (bilateral)
Knee pain (unilateral)
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Chondromalacia References:
Bosch JJ. Chondromalacia patella. J Pediatr Health Care. 1999 May-Jun;13(3 Pt 1):144.
Fredericson M, Yoon K. Physical examination and patellofemoral pain syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Mar;85(3):234-43.
Holmes SW Jr, Clancy WG Jr. Clinical classification of patellofemoral pain and dysfunction. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1998 Nov;28(5):299-306.
