Do your feel pain when bending and extending the knee such as going up and down stairs? Is this pain focused around your knee? You may have a condition called chondromalacia patellae and just in luck, Knoxville Spine and Sports offers chondromalacia Patellae treatment in Knoxville!
Chondromalacia patellae is a condition that is categorized as a softening or damage to the cartilage on the backside of the kneecap (patella) which results in pain and swelling with weight-bearing activities. Generally, this condition is diagnosed based on subjective symptoms from the patient and can be confirmed through diagnostic imaging such as an X-ray or MRI.
Some of the most common symptoms of chondromalacia are:
Several different causes can contribute to this condition including:
If you continue to have pain and trouble performing activities due to your knee pain you should seek out medical care. Call Knoxville Spine and Sports today at (865) 229-8796 to set up your initial evaluation today or fill out our online forms.
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