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Does mild patella chondromalcia cause pressure in back of the knee? what is the treatment for edema within the hoffa fat pad? please help

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Patella: chondromalacia is a disorder of the ANTERIOR =FRONT Compartement of the knee and by itself does not usually cause pain BEHIND the knee!! Hope this helpd! Dr Z

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Answered 2/24/2018

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