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Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia patella is when there is softening and damage to the cartilage on the back of the patella (kneecap). This leads to front knee pain, swelling and clicking/grinding noises when moving the knee.
It tends to affect young, healthy and often sporty people. It most commonly affects adolescents and young adults, and is more common in women. It is commonly misdiagnosed as Runners Knee.
To fully understand Chondromalacia Patellae we first need to understand how the kneecap (patella) normally works. The patella is a small bone that sits inside the