Patellofemoral joint: Morphology, dysplasia and influence on the onset of chondromalacia of the patella

The patellofemoral joint, the anterior compartment of knee, undergoes earliest degenerative changes throughout life and joint morphology is great importance in appearance pain knee chondromalacia patella. Chondromalacia patella a progressive disease with change normal structure, formation minor or major defects cartilage itself represents significant socioeconomic problem because it occurs young, physically active people. Quadriceps wasting, crepitus, effusion are obvious clinical indications. In addition, radiological examinations also necessary for diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) non-invasive diagnostic method, which promises unique ability to potentially identify lesions.