A massive sandstorm has blanketed much of the Middle East. Large parts of Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus were shrouded in a thick cloud of dust that meteorologists said had blown in from Iraq and Syria.Ahmad Gharabli, AFP/Getty Images. massive sandstorm has blanketed much of the Middle East. Large parts of Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus were shrouded in a thick cloud of dust that meteorologists said had blown in from Iraq and Syria.
What is chondromalacia patella? Chondromalacia patella (knee pain) is the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) on the underside of the kneecap (patella). Pain results when the knee and the thigh bone (femur) rub together. Dull, aching pain and/or a feeling of grinding when the knee is flexed may occur. The most common way to treat symptoms of chondromalacia patella is to rest the knee.
Diagnosing Chondromalacia Patella. See a doctor if you have knee pain that does not improve within a few days. To determine the cause of knee pain, your doctor will perform a physical examination. Your knee will be examined for signs of tenderness and swelling. Your doctor will also flex or extend your leg and ask if you feel pain or grinding below the kneecap. The patella may be noticed to move to the side with knee movements. A physical exam is usually enough to diagnosis this condition. However, your doctor may want to confirm the diagnosis with: 1  X-raysâalthough they are not ideal. 2  X-rays do not give good images of the soft tissue behind the knee.