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What is Chondromalacia Patellae?



Chondromalacia Patellae by definition means "soft cartilage under the knee cap".

Chondromalacia is due to an irritation of the undersurface of the kneecap. The undersurface of the kneecap, or patella, is covered with a layer of smooth cartilage. This cartilage normally glides effortlessly across the knee during bending of the joint. However, in some individuals with malalignment issues, the kneecap tends to rub against one side of the knee joint, and the cartilage surface become irritated, and knee pain is the result.

This condition often affects young, otherwise healthy athletes.

The most common occurrence occur with sporting individuals, however, it can effect any member of the populations. It is common in football, cyclists, rowers, tennis, ballet, equestrian, gymnasts, volleyball, weightlifting, skiers, snowboarders and runners.

In other words, any sport that involves running, jumping,squatting and landing.

Plus, the non-sporting person can even experience kneecap pain when descending or ascending stairs.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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