Chondromalacia patellae

Case contributed by Angela Byrne
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Irregularity of the subchondral surface in the mid portion of the patella.

mri

MRI confirms the presence of cartilage irregularity with a central defect associated with bony change and edema.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with chondromalacia patellae.

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