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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Chondromalacia of patella
  1. ... can be caused by many different problems, including: Chondromalacia of the patella -- the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) ...
  2. Chondromalacia of the patella is the grating or grinding sensation during extension of the knee. The cause is thought to ...
  3. ... or softening of the patella cartilage as in chondromalacia patella. Pain on the sides of the knee is ...
  4. ... forces on the knee, such as a misaligned patella. Chondromalacia is treated with rest or immobilization and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain. Physical therapy, especially ... alignment of the patella that cannot be corrected with therapy.
  5. ... diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus Bursitis Chondromalacia patellae Crystals in the joint -- gout (especially found in ...
  6. ... arthritis (gout) Adult-onset Still disease Caplan syndrome Chondromalacia patellae Chronic gouty arthritis Congenital dislocation of the hip ...