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Alternate Names : Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome, Patello-Femoral Stress Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain, CMP
Chondromalacia Patellae | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Diagnosis is based on frequency of symptoms and confirmed by signs. Wear can be shown on joint x-rays of the knee. It can also appear on an MRI, although this type of scan is not routinely performed for this purpose.
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Chondromalacia Patellae: Symptoms & Signs
Chondromalacia Patellae: Prevention & Expectations
Author: John A.K. Davies, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 09/04/01