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2. Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia

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   Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage. The cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can cause increased deterioration and breakdown of the cartilage.

3. Plica syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The most common location of plica tissue is along the medial (inside) side of the knee. The plica can tether the patella to the femur, be located between the femur and patella, or be located along the femoral condyle. If the plica tethers the patella to the femoral condyle, the symptoms may cause it to be mistaken for chondromalacia.

4. Clarke's test - Wikipedia

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   In medicine, Clarke's test (also known as the Osmond-Clarke test or patellar grind test) is a component of knee examination which may be used to test for patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patellae, patellofemoral arthritis, or anterior knee pain. It is not a standard part of the knee examination but is used to diagnose anterior knee ...

5. Synovial chondromatosis - Wikipedia

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   Proton density weighted MRI of a knee with synovial chondromatosis. There are multiple intra-articular loose bodies located in the suprapatellar recess. [5] Diagnosis is by medical imaging; X-ray, CT scan and MRI. [1] For diagnosis of the TMJ, Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can also be useful. [6]

6. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   PFPS is one of a handful of conditions sometimes referred to as runner's knee; [3] the other conditions being chondromalacia patellae, iliotibial band syndrome, and plica syndrome. Chondromalacia patellae is a term sometimes used synonymously with PFPS. [ 7 ]

7. Medial knee injuries - Wikipedia

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   MRI can also show associated bone bruises on the lateral side of the knee, which one study shows, happen in almost half of medial knee injuries. [ 19 ] Knee MRIs should be avoided for knee pain without mechanical symptoms or effusion, and upon non-successful results from a functional rehabilitation program.