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 ...

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.

Chondromalacia Patellae (also known as CMP, Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome, or Runner's Knee) is a degenerative condition of the cartilage surface of the back of the knee cap, or patella. It produces ...

In chondromalacia, the cartilage under the kneecap softens and wears away. This can cause knee pain when climbing stairs, for example, but not at other times. It is also known as chondromalacia ...

Q: I have serious chondromalacia. Should I get a knee scope? I hear that many people are getting their knee scoped it and it seems to work out fine. I am 36 and ran for about 11 years and then took ...

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 ...

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 ...