Title of article :
A New Approach to Treatment of Patellar Chondromalacia; Intra-Articular Injection of Hyaluronic Acid
Author/Authors :
Hakakzadeh, Azadeh Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Sports Medicine Research Center , Azarsina, Salman Alborz University of Medical Sciences - Department of Orthopedics , Biglari, Farsad Alborz University of Medical Sciences - Department of Orthopedics
Abstract :
Patellofemoral joint pain is the most common knee
disorder worldwide (1). It is often diagnosed as chondromalacia
patella in the absence of radiographic evidence of
osteoarthritis (2). It affects 25% of the general population1
and accounts for about 10% to 40% of all musculoskeletal
complaints and 20% to 40% of all knee problems
Keywords :
Knee Joint , Exercise Therapy , Chondromalacia Patellae , Hyaluronic Acid , Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome/Therapy , Osteoarthritis , Knee
Journal title :
Trauma Monthly