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Runner's Knee
Chondromalacia patellae is the softening and degeneration of the cartilage underneath the kneecap (patella).
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Symptoms
Knee tenderness; Knee pain in the front of the knee that worsens after sitting for prolonged time; Knee pain that wor...
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Causes
Chondromalacia patella that occurs in adolescents and young adults is thought to be related to overuse, injury, or to...
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The doctor will perform a physical examination. The knee may be tender and mildly swollen, and the kneecap may not be...
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Treatments
Temporarily resting the knee and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or...
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aspirin
ibuprofen
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Risk Factors
Injury of patella
Muscular incoordination
Past History of Kneecap Dislocation
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Complications
The primary complication is failure of treatment to relieve pain. When surgery is necessary, surgical complications m...
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Prevention
Avoid trauma or abnormal stress on the knee. Keep the leg muscles strong and flexible, especially the quadriceps and ...
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.
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