10 Causes of Knee Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Chondromalacia patellae
Chondromalacia patellae is a very common cause of chronic knee pain. This condition is also marked by a degeneration of the cartilage.
It usually occurs when the patella – the knee cap – is out of alignment and slides over the lower part of the femur. When this happens over an extended period of time, it can lead to inflammation and discomfort.
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