53. Chondromalacia patellae

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  • Chondromalacia patellae is softening of the cartilage on the posterior articular cartilagenous surface of the patella
  • Due to overuse, inflammation, or injury
  • Epidemiology
    • Adolescents
    • Girls > boys
  • Clinical features
    • Diffuse pain around or behind the patella
    • Insidious onset of symptoms
    • Pain worsens when walking in stairs or sitting for a long time
  • Treatment
    • Conservative
      • Main treatment is conservative
      • Rest
      • Physical therapy
      • NSAIDs
    • Surgical