The most common symptom of chondromalacia patella, is a dull, aching pain in the front of your knee, behind your kneecap/patella. It can flare up after you have been sitting in one position for a long time. For example, your knee may be painful and stiff after a long trip in a car or aeroplane and it is often worse first thing in the morning; it may therefore be confused with an arthritic problem. The pain can get worse when you go up or down stairs.
Chondromalacia can sometimes make your knee joint "lock" which means you suddenly have trouble moving it past a certain point. Sometimes the joint may buckle or not support you effectively, which tends to occur when you bend your knee repeatedly, especially when you go up or down stairs. Occasionally the knee may be swollen and hot.
Chondromalacia can cause a grinding sensation when you move your knee. This is not always a true test of diagnosis, as there are many other conditions which cause the knee to creak.
If you are struggling with chondromalacia, please visit a professional for advice.
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