ABSTRACT

Chondromalacia patellae is characterized by anterior knee pain and softening of the cartilage behind the patella, which may further lead to cartilage ulceration. Conventional physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment, pain medications, and patient education are the current management options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparations have been more commonly used in the management of cartilage lesions for regenerating tissues in the recent years. We aimed to present a patient with chondromalacia patellae who was successfully treated with PRP at our clinic.

Keywords: Chondromalacia patellae, Platelet-Rich Plasma, knee pain