Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP ) is an inflammation of the lower part of the patellar and softening of the cartilage.
Cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can lead to increased damage and damage to cartilage. Cartilage is no longer smooth and therefore movement and use are painful. Although it often affects young people involved in active exercise, it also afflicts older adults who are overworked on their knees.
Chondromalacia patellae is sometimes used synonymously with patellofemoral pain syndrome. However, there is a general consensus that patellofemoral pain syndrome only applies to individuals without cartilage damage.
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This condition can occur due to acute injury to the patella or chronic friction between the patella and groove in the femur during which it passes during knee flexion. Possible causes include strict iliotibial bands, neuromas, bursitis, overuse, malalignment, core instability, and patellar maltracking.
Pain in front or inside of the knee often occurs in young adults and people from more advanced years, especially when involved in football, gymnastics, cycling, rowing, tennis, ballet, basketball, horseback riding, volleyball , running, sports combat, figure skating, snowboarding, skateboarding and even swimming. Pain is usually felt after sitting for long. Skateboarders most commonly experience this injury in their non-dominant feet due to the constant kick and twist required from it. The swimmer gets it performing a chest style, which demands an unusual knee motion. People involved in an active lifestyle with high impact on the knee are at greatest risk. Proper physical activity management can help prevent deteriorating conditions. Athletes are advised to talk to the doctor for further medical diagnosis because the symptoms may be similar to a more serious problem in the knee. Tests are not always necessary for diagnosis, but in some situations it can confirm the diagnosis or rule out other causes for pain. Commonly used tests are blood tests, MRI scans, and arthroscopy.
While the term chondromalacia sometimes refers to cartilage that appears abnormal anywhere in the body, it most often indicates the irritation of the underside of the kneecap (or "patella"). The posterior surface of the patella is covered with a layer of fine cartilage, the base of the femur usually sliding easily against when the knees are bent. However, in some individuals, the kneecap tends to rub against one side of the knee joint, causing cartilage irritation and causing knee pain.
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Diagnosis
Treatment
In the absence of cartilage damage, pain in the front of the knee due to overuse can be managed with a combination of RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), anti-inflammatory drugs, and physiotherapy.
Usually chondromalacia develops without swelling or bruising and most individuals benefit from rest and adherence to the appropriate physical therapy program. Allowing inflammation to subside while avoiding annoying activities for several weeks followed by a gradual recovery. Cross-training activities such as swimming, stroke in addition to breaststroke, can help maintain general fitness and body composition. This is useful until a physical therapy program that emphasizes the strengthening and flexibility of hip and thigh muscles can be performed. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs also helps to minimize swelling in patellar pain. Treatment by surgery decreased in popularity because of positive non-surgical outcomes and relatively ineffective surgical intervention.
See also
- Knee
- Knee pain
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Plica syndrome
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
References
External links
- Plica Syndrome in eMedicine
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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