MeSH definition : 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 synonym : patella, chondromalacia of;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chondromalacia patellae;
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.