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Chondromalacia patella is commonly referred to as “Runner’s Knee.” Young athletes, typically runners, generally suffer from chondromalacia, which is a common cause of kneecap pain or anterior knee pain. It is also more common in men than in women. Chondromalacia is due to an irritation of the undersurface of the kneecap, or patella. The patella is covered with a layer of smooth cartilage which is supposed to glide effortlessly across the knee during bending of the joint. However, in some individuals, the kneecap tends to rub against one side of the knee joint, and the cartilage surface becomes irritated, resulting in anterior knee pain.
Treatment for chondromalacia
Most people can undergo effective treatment by resting the knee and following a physical therapy program. Allowing the inflammation of chondromalacia to pass is the first step of treatment. Avoiding physical activities that irritate the knee for several weeks, followed by a gradual return to activity is important. After a resting period, a physical therapy program focusing on the strengthening and flexibility of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups should take place. Medication can also be helpful to reduce pain and swelling. In most cases surgery is not needed because it can be cured by the appropriate therapy; however, in such advanced cases surgery might be an option.
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