Chondromalacia Patella: Prevention and Complications

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Prevention Tips

To reduce your chances of chondromalacia patella, take these steps:
  • Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your knees
  • Properly warm up before exercising or doing any physical activity
  • Maintain proper strength by exercising the quadriceps, calf muscles, and hamstring muscles
  • Use proper footwear for your sport. You may need orthotic support to help correct misalignment
  • Slowly increase activity to avoid stress on the knee
  • Use proper form and technique for any sport

Watch Out

  • A popping or cracking sound as the knee is flexed and extended
  • Pain and stiffness in the knee after it is flexed for a long period of time

When to See Doctor

Consult a doctor if you have the following symptoms
  • Acute or chronic knee pain that worsens slowly over time
  • A popping or cracking sound as the knee is flexed and extended
  • Increased pain when climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, or running
  • Pain and stiffness in the knee after it is flexed for a long period of time


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