Chondromalacia

Translation of "chondromalacia" into Russian

Noun

chondromalacia

The athlete was diagnosed with chondromalacia after experiencing knee pain.

У спортсмена была диагностирована хондромаляция после появления болей в колене.

Noun

Pathological softening and degeneration of the cartilage on the underside of the patella (kneecap); also called "chondromalacia patellae."

After months of hill running, the athlete developed chondromalacia in his left knee.

More generally, the abnormal softening of any cartilage tissue in the body.

Prolonged immobilisation can lead to chondromalacia in the shoulder joint.