Chondromalacia patella patient information pdf

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Chondromalacia patella patient information pdf

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Chondro means cartilage and malacia means softening. Often called runner's knee, chondromalacia patella is a common condition causing pain in the kneecap. This booklet has been written to help guide you through the management of your Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome. When the kneecap rubs against the thigh bone, it hurts and swells. PFPS occurs due to overloading of the front of the knee, behind the kneecap patellofemoral syndrome and chondromalacia of the patella. It is Missing: patient information · pdf When the knee moves, the kneecap (patella) slides to remain in contact with the lower end of the thigh bone (trochlear groove of the femur). This action takes place at the patell-ofemoral joint This condition in which there is patellofemoral crepitus is called ehondromalacia patella or patellofemoral syndrome, The force, or pressure, with which the patella pushes against the femur is times body weight with each step when walking on a level surface What is Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) PFPS is a common condition causing knee pain in both athletes and non-athletes, which can affect both men and women of all ages. The best treatment for patellofemoral syndrome is to avoid activities that compress the patella against the femur with force. The patient will be counseled on which activities he or she can safely continue and which should be avoided Chondromalacia patellae is damage to the cartilage at the back of the kneecap (patella). The physical therapist will evaluate the patient’s mobility, flexibility and strength with the purpose of determining the underlying cause of the abnormal stress on the patella. Normally, this motion has almost no Overview. This review explores patient presentations and exam maneuvers used for Chondromalacia patellae features is a prominent diagnosis in cases of knee pain and disability affecting children, adolescents and young adults, and among individuals who Chondromalacia patella is a common knee problem that affects the patella and the groove it slides in over the femur (thigh bone). This article discusses a very common problem in which the cartilage on the joint surface of the kneecap (patella) starts to deteriorate and causes pain along the front of the knee Chondro means cartilage and malacia means softening. Do not wear high heeled shoes Chondromalacia Patella. The usual treatment advised is to avoid overuse of the knee and to have physiotherapy, which is effective in most cases Chondromalacia Patella. Chondromalacia patellae needs to be distinguished from osteoarthritis ofthe patellofemoral joint. It is important that you read this booklet, so you have a better Chondromalacia – Softening and fissuring of the underside of the patella (1). This means avoiding going up and down stairs and hills, deep knee bends, kneeling, step-aerobics and high impact aerobics. Chondral lesions themselves are asymptomatic unless worn down to subchondral bone (2) Chondromalacia Patella. The patella is covered with a layer of smooth cartilage, Missing: pdf Chondromalacia patellae. The former is usually a self-limiting condition of Also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), “anterior knee pain syndrome”PFPS applies to patients with retropatellar pain and no cartilage damage; Missing: pdf Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is a common condition seen in people with anterior knee pain. This article discusses a very common problem in which the cartilage on the joint surface of Chondromalacia patella is the breakdown of cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella).