Chondromalacia patellae
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What is chondromalacia patellae?
Chondromalacia patellae is the softening of the cartilage under the patella (kneecap). It is due to an irritation of the undersurface of the kneecap.
Common symptoms reported by people with chondromalacia patellae
Treatments taken by people for chondromalacia patellae
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Compare treatments taken by people with chondromalacia patellae
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Who has chondromalacia patellae on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 54 say chondromalacia patellae is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 38 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 14 | |
| 20-29 years | 6 | |
| 30-39 years | 6 | |
| 40-49 years | 12 | |
| 50-59 years | 5 | |
| 60-69 years | 6 | |
| 70+ years | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | |
| Female | 161 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 132 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |