Isolated Patellar Chondromalacia Treated With Arthroscopic Chondroplasty Provides Significant Early Improvements in Patient-Reported Outcomes

Isolated Patellar Chondromalacia Treated With Arthroscopic Chondroplasty Provides Significant Early Improvements in Patient-Reported Outcomes

To report 1-year patient-reported outcomes in retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent isolated arthroscopic patellar chondroplasty and determine preoperative risk factors for not reaching the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Pain subscore patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) threshold.

Source: Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation

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  • american orthopaedic association
  • american medical association
  • cleveland clinic
  • state university of new york