Chondromalacia Patellae [chondropatie pately]

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chondromalacia patellae
chondromalacie čéšky
chondromalacie pately
chondropatie čéšky

 

Patella, Chondromalacia Of

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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.

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D046789 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0455467
Previous indexing
Cartilage Diseases (1968-2004)
History note
2005
Public note
2005