Chondromalacia Patellae
Q. The front of my knee aches when I sit for a long time
A.
This is a common pattern in chondromalacia. Staying with the knee bent for a long time builds up pressure behind the kneecap.
📝 Detailed Answer
- The pain is mostly felt at the front of the knee
- Sitting for a long time makes it worse
- The knee is stiff and aching
- The knee does not bend or straighten easily
- The knee swells and feels as though it is losing strength
- It makes a noise on straightening and bending
It is more common in women than in men. Relatively thinner cartilage and less muscle around the knee are given as the background.
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Injun Eo
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