In the study, MRIs were taken for 133 patients (aged 18 to 40 years) with advanced chondromalacia (grades 3 and 4) and a control group with the same number of participants and a similar age. “The MRI ...

Health experts reveal warning signs to look out for runner’s knee or Chondromalacia Patella, tips for those starting to run or exercise or engage in sports Running, as a form of exercise, is now ...

Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain around the patella or kneecap and in the front of the knee. Also known as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee, it ...

Chondromalacia patella, which can be a catch-all term for disorders that include bursitis, tendonitis, tendon strain, ligament strain and cartilage irritation, may eventually lead to bone injuries.

At a recent meeting of the International Cartilage Repair Society, one of the nation’s leaders in cartilage repair gave his parameters for using autologous chondrocyte implantation for patellofemoral ...

What is Chondromalacia Patella/Patellofemoral Syndrome? Chondromalacia patella refers to structural changes in the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella). The condition may occur at any ...

Q: Which doctors treat patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner’s knee? A: Patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner’s knee is treated by an orthopedic specialist, who will refer you to a physiotherapist ...