Runners knee, or chondromalacia, is anterior knee pain due to irritation of the cartilage on the undersurface of the kneecap. Chondromalacia is extremely common in athletes. Chondromalacia treatment consists of therapy and rest, but sometim...More
Runners knee, or chondromalacia, is anterior knee pain due to irritation of the cartilage on the undersurface of the kneecap. Chondromalacia is extremely common in athletes. Chondromalacia treatment consists of therapy and rest, but sometimes surgery called a lateral release is needed to relieve pain.
Plica syndrome of the knee is a condition that can cause pain within the knee joint. Plica syndrome is caused by irritation to synovial tissues of the knee. This inflammation can cause pain and swelling. Treatment of plica syndrome may i...
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