Knee problems - Chrondromalacia patellae

Question 1

What is chondromalacia patellae?

Answer 1

Softening of the cartilage of the patellae

Question 2

How does chondromalacia patellae present?

Answer 2

Characteristically anterior knee pain upon

• walking up/down stairs
• kneeling
• rising from prolonged sitting

Question 3

Who is it common in?

Answer 3

Common in teenage girls

Question 4

Mx

Answer 4

Responds to physiotherapy