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Grading of Chondromalacia Patellae

Chondromalacia Patellae grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4. What is Chondromalacia patellae? Chondromalacia literally means “softening of the cartilage”, and Patellae means “the knee-cap”. So Chondromalacia patellae means “softening of the articular cartilage of the knee-cap.” The articular … Continue reading

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Sports Science and Medicine: chondromalacia patellae

Deterioration and softening of the articular cartilage lining the undersurface of the kneecap. The damage is usually caused by repetitive rubbing of the kneecap on the femur. It sometimes, but not always, causes a patellofemoral pain. However, it should not … Continue reading

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