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bracing for 18 hours per day plus exercise for core strength. For Cobb angle >45 degrees: surgical correction Patellofemoral stress syndrome Degeneration of the posterior patellar cartilage is the cause of this condition. Desiccation, thinning, fissure formation, and ultimately erosion of the cartilage occur. Mechanical factors are suspected although unproven. what is the most common cause of knee pain in joggers Chondromalacia Presentation of Chondromalacia retropatellar aching that is worsened by standing up, climbing stairs, or any other form of bent-knee strain; it is typically bilateral. Stiffness may develop after inactivity. Palpable grating can be elicited at the patellofemoral joint with flexion and extension of the knee. Tx for chondromalacia Symptomatic measures include acetaminophen or NSAIDs, ice, knee rest, and subsequent avoidance of knee overuse. Quadriceps-strengthening exercises are helpful. Surgery is a consideration in incapacitating cases.