What Causes Chondromalacia Patella

What CausesChondromalaciaPatella?

Your Alamo Chiropractors explains thecauses of pain in the knees that is due to a condition called Chondromalacia Patella.

Chondromalacia Patellainvolves the softening ordegeneration of thearticular cartilage locatedbehind the kneecap.

Causes: Misalignment can also be caused by overly weak hip abductor muscles, which are responsible for moving the leg out from the body, over time causing misalignment not only in the hips, but in the knees and feet as well.

 The pain and inflammation of this condition is usually due to incorrect tracking of the kneecap as it glides across the bottom of the thigh bone.

 Trauma to the patella, either from a direct blow or from chronic pressure being placed on the patellofemoral joint due to excessive use, can cause the cartilage to become roughened or worn away. This wear and tear is often exacerbated by obesity, as the knees are required to carry more weight than they were built for. The patellofemoral joint is also more prone to deterioration due to aging, and is one of the first places many seniors experience pain as they get older.