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Chondromalacia Patellae PatientPlus

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Description: Chondromalacia patellae is caused by softening of the cartilage of the patella. This can cause loss of smoothness of the articular cartilage on the posterior side of the patella. Chondromalacia patellae tends to affect 2 age groups: teenagers (especially girls) and those over 40

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Added: Thu May 28 2009
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