[Chondromalacia of the patella and intraosseous pressure. A study of 43 patients].
There are some hints concerning a relationship between the intraosseous pressure and degenerative changes in hyaline cartilage. With a specially constructed cannula we evaluated the intraosseous pressure in 43 patients in relation to the joint position (Extension/Flexion). In two groups we compared patients with and without degenerative changes in the hyaline cartilage, diagnosed by arthroscopy. Our results show, that patients with a chondromalacia have an increase of intramedullary pressure. These changes were discussed in the possible role of the pathology of chondromalacia patellae and retropatellar arthrosis.
Graf
J
J
Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg.
Christophers
R
R
Schneider
U
U
Niethard
F U
FU
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology; D010329:Patella / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure
Chondromalacia patellae und intraossärer Druck. Eine Untersuchung an 43 Patienten.