Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* 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 *..."
