Symptoms
The most common symptoms of Chondromalacia Patella are:
- Dull, aching pain in the front of your knee
- Pain going downstairs
- Pain when you first get up after prolonged sitting
- A grating/grinding sensation when moving the leg (crepitus)
- Minor swelling around the patella
- Tenderness with any pressure through the kneecap
Causes
- Chondromalacia patella occurs when the kneecap rubs against the bones rather than gliding over them. This causes small tears in the cartilage which get inflamed and cause pain.
- The pain may occur due to overuse of the joint, poor control of the muscles, Poor alignment of the kneecap, or injury.
- In older people, it may develop as part of the aging process where there is wear and tear of cartilage in many joints.
CMP, knee inflammation, joint stiffness, patellofemoral pain syndrome, cartilage pain, Chondromalacia Patella problems, Chondromalacia Patella signs,
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