Chapter 13 - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)»Other joint disorders (M20-M25)»Chondromalacia patellae (M22.4)
M22.4
Chondromalacia patellae
Sub-codes (3)
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Chondromalacia Patellae2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)
A degeneration of the ARTICULAR CARTILAGE of the PATELLA, caused by a decrease in sulfated MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the ground substance. When accompanied by pain, it is sometimes considered part of or confused with PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME.