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.
The back of the patella is covered with smooth cartilage. This helps the patella to glide over the lower part of the thigh bone (femur) when you straighten your leg. What is chondromalacia patellae? Chondromalacia patellae is damage to the kneecap (patellar) cartilage. It is like a softening or wear and tear of the cartilage. The roughening or damage can range from slight to severe.