| Runner’s Knee is a common cause of kneecap pain also referred to as Chondromalacia patella. Runner's Knee is a condition that often affects young, otherwise healthy athletes. It is due to an irritation of the undersurface of the kneecap. The undersurface of the kneecap, or patella, is covered with a layer of smooth cartilage. This cartilage normally glides effortlessly across the knee during bending of the joint. However, in some individuals, the kneecap tends to rub against one side of the knee joint, and the cartilage surface become irritated, and knee pain is the result. Learn More
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