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Chondromalacia Patellae

Known as: Chondromalacia of patella, PATELLA, CHONDROMALACIA, PATELLA, CHONDROPATHY 
A degeneration of the ARTICULAR CARTILAGE of the PATELLA, caused by a decrease in sulfated MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the ground substance. When… (More)

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Chondromalaciaunspecified disorder of the patella
Derangement of kneeIn BloodMicrobiologicalPatella
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1997
1997
Joint hypermobility in patients with chondromalacia patellae.
The relationship between joint mobility and chondromalacia patellae was reported in a prospective study. A total of 115 patients… (More)
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1992
1992
Chondromalacia patellae: diagnosis with MR imaging.
Most previous studies of MR imaging for detection of chondromalacia have used T1-weighted images. We correlated findings on axial… (More)
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1987
1987
Chondromalacia patellae: assessment with MR imaging.
Magnetic resonance (MR) images of the posterior patellar hyaline articular cartilage were obtained in 23 subjects to determine if… (More)
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1982
Highly Cited
1982
Evaluation of knee ligament surgery results with special emphasis on use of a scoring scale.
We have designed a scoring scale for knee ligament surgery follow-up emphasizing evaluation of symptoms of instability… (More)
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1978
1978
Is chondromalacia patellae a separate clinical entity?
The articular cartilage of the patella was studied in 100 knees at necropsy. In twenty-one of these knees the cartilage changes… (More)
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1978
1978
The surgical treatment of chondromalacia patellae.
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Four methods of surgical treatment of chondromalacia patellae have been evaluated after periods ranging from two to thirty years… (More)
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1978
1978
Arthroscopy in the diagnosis of chondromalacia patellae.
Chondromalacia patellae is difficult to diagnosis clinically with accuracy. In order to clarify the relevant symptoms and signs… (More)
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1976
Highly Cited
1976
Chondromalacia Patellae. A prospective study.
In a prospective study of 105 arthrotomies for chondromalacia patellae, patella alta or an increased Q angle was found in most of… (More)
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1976
Highly Cited
1976
Patello-femoral joint mechanics and pathology. 2. Chondromalacia patellae.
Two distinct lesions affect the articular cartilage of the patella. Surface degeneration occurs particularly on the odd facet; it… (More)
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1961
Highly Cited
1961
The etiology of chondromalacia patellae.
 
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