Chondromalacia_Patellae_Flashcards

Question 1

What is chondromalacia patellae?

Answer 1

Chondromalacia patellae is anterior knee pain resulting from degeneration of articular cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella.

Question 2

In which group is chondromalacia patellae most common?

Answer 2

Chondromalacia patellae is common in young adults from overuse in physical activity.

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of chondromalacia patellae?

Answer 3

Signs and symptoms of chondromalacia patellae include anterior knee pain, pain exacerbated by running, climbing stairs, or getting up from a chair, and a grating sensation during repeated extension.

Question 4

What activities exacerbate the pain in chondromalacia patellae?

Answer 4

Activities that exacerbate the pain in chondromalacia patellae include running, climbing stairs, and getting up from a chair.

Question 5

What type of movements are typically painless in chondromalacia patellae?

Answer 5

Passive movements are typically painless in chondromalacia patellae, but repeated extension can cause pain and a grating sensation.

Question 6

What is the primary management for chondromalacia patellae?

Answer 6

The primary management for chondromalacia patellae is physiotherapy to strengthen the quadriceps.

Question 7

summarise chrondomalacia patellae

Answer 7

Chondromalacia patellae
* Anterior knee pain from degeneration of articular cartilage on posterior surface of patella
* Common in young adults from overuse in physical activity
* Signs & symptoms:
o Anterior knee pain
o Pain exacerbated by running, climbing stairs or getting up from a chair
o Painless passive movements but repeated extension → pain and grating sensation
* Management:
o Physiotherapy (strengthen the quadriceps)