Diseases [C] » Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05] » Cartilage Diseases » Chondromalacia Patellae
Diseases [C] » Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17] » Connective Tissue Diseases » Cartilage Diseases » Chondromalacia Patellae
Description
A degeneration of the ARTICULAR CARTILAGE of the PATELLA, caused by a decrease in sulfated MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the ground substance. When accompanied by pain, it is sometimes considered part of or confused with PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME. MeSH
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