Chondromalacia patellae: Cartilaginous lesions of the patella in the setting of anterior knee pain
Introduction: Chondromalacia patellae (CP) is common among patients with anterior knee pain (AKP), characterized by softening and deterioration of the patellar cartilage. Although the exact etiology is unknown, risk factors include lower extremity muscle weakness, obesity, and female sex. Further, p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cartilage & Joint Preservation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667254522000592 |