dualism-the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil. dynamism-any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy.
But chondromalacia patellae affects just one side of the joint, the convex patellar side. (E) Excised patellas show localized softening and degeneration of the articular cartilage. (C) The main symptom of chondromalacia patellae is anterior knee pain.
So, welcome to middle-age. As you age, muscle mass and bone density decrease and the cushioning in your joints wears down. When the cartilage in your joints deteriorates, this can cause arthritisâan inflammation of the joints that occurs as cartilage breaks down and bones rub together.Since this is a gradual process, you may just notice that as you age, your body doesnât perform at the same level it used to and aches linger a bit longer.hen the cartilage in your joints deteriorates, this can cause arthritisâan inflammation of the joints that occurs as cartilage breaks down and bones rub together. Since this is a gradual process, you may just notice that as you age, your body doesnât perform at the same level it used to and aches linger a bit longer.