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What is patellofemoral syndrome?
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Chondromalacia: Also called chondromalacia patellae, someimes called osteoarthritis. It is the condition related to recurrent trauma to the cartilage between the femur and knee cap.
Answered 11/29/2013
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Patella femoral synd: This is a painful entity involving the articulation of the kneecap with the distal end of the thigh bone. Pain can be secondary to abnormal tracking abnormality or chondromalacia (sick cartilage) on either side of joint.
Answered 9/28/2016
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