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What is Chondromalacia?

Identify the pain in joints

Chondromalacia literally means "softening of the cartilage", and Patellae means "the knee-cap". So Chondromalacia patellae means "softening of the articular cartilage of the knee-cap." The injury is common among girls aged 10 - 20 years. Correct rehabilitation is essential for this injury along with taping.

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