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I am diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae(runner's knee). What precautions and exercises shall take. And want to know how much does its surgery can cost?

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avoid knee bending and squatting , consult physiotherapy ,he will suggest for exercises and do regular exercises ... Read More

What is this Chondromalacia patellae and does it curable and what shall not do ? I have 9 months old toh i usually sit down for sitting having food and to make baby feed food . I use indian toilet . Is that all fine or should I avoid it. Pls suggest correct

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Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting and climbing stairs Start wearing knee cap Physiotherapy knee quadriceps strengthening exercises ... Read More

I've been diagnosed with chondromalacia patellae 2 weeks ago and using free joint c2 tabs twice daily. I would like to enquire if there's any natural remedy to cure it permanently? I'm also taking medication for diabetic. Need suggestions/ quick help.

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You can try static quadriceps strengthening exercises for your knee ... Read More

I have been injected hyaluronic acid to treat Chondrolacia patellae. I got relief but not fully. I am able to manage but I want fitness as I was before. I still feel grinding sensation and mild click sometime. What should be done?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. See these sort of things will take some time to resolve. You need to have patience. Kindly consult a orthopedician in person for further evaluation an ... Read More

I am suffering from chondromalasia patellae in both legs. I am on medication for last six months. M doing physiotherapy also. I am seeing any improvement. What should I do?? Also I want to know that is it possible that the pattela is moving properly in femoral cavity but still chondromalasia accorud??

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The primary goal for treatment and rehabilitation of chondromalacia patella is to create a straighter pathway for the patella (kneecap) to follow during quadriceps contraction. Initial pain management ... Read More

Hi. I was experiencing pain in my knee every time i ran on treadmill. I consulted a doctor, and he diagnosed me with Chondromalacia Patella. I wanted to know that will i ever be able to run properly after this? Is this curable or does this pain stay for life?

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to know the cause for pain requires evaluation by clinical and radiological , as it is told by doctor that chondromalacia requires MRI to know the severity , consult orthopedic surgeon ... Read More

I am having severe knee pain in my right leg After a MRI scan I have been diagnosed with grade 1 choddromalcia patellae involving the lateral patella facet. I have been taking calcium 400 mg and joincerin(glucosamine) from last more then one month. So far These medicines are of no help, pain is getting worse day by day. Kindly suggest any remedy

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You require Aggressive quadriceps (thigh muscle strengthening) physiotherapy program. It will take at least 3 weeks to show results. At the knee Klinik in Pune we extensively use Intra-articular PRP ... Read More

I had a fall while playing football. I went to a orthopaedic surgeon and got MRI and CT scan done. The report said that I have chondromalacia grade 3. My doctor looked at the images and the report and said that it'll heal completely on it's own in 3 weeks rest time. I am reading online that grade 3 is too much damage for healing on it's own. I am c

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Consult with your doctor Non surgical treatment for 3-4 week ... Read More

I am 32 years old female & diagnosed with Chondromalacia patela in both knees and currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment & medication for the same. Can we plan IUI for pregnancy alongside? How will it impact my condition?

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Continue Physiotherapy knee Quadriceps strengthening exercises Can plan IUI /IVF.. NO issue. Strengthening exercises to be continued ... Read More

Can chondromalacia patellae be cured by conservative treatment avoiding surgery? How long does it take to recover and what are the different conservative treatments?

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Hello... Chondromalacia patellae can be treated conservatively depending on the severity of the condition. If taken care n treated properly it may heal in about 3 wks. ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with chondromalacia and suggested some exercises Questions- 1. Is it curable? 2. Why is my pain increasing after doing exercises? 3. Is chondromalacia precursor for arthritis? 4. What is recovery time?

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1. Yes it is curable. 2. Rest is important for recovery, exercises Amy cause bringing of the patellar articular surface with the femur thereby increasing pain. 3. Yes it may lead to arthritis due to c ... Read More

Hi, I am 28 years old guy. I am facing with chondromalacia problem. My Ortho doctor prescribed a medicine and asked me to sincerely do quadraceps exercises daily as directed by his physiotherapist. And I am following it very sincerely and I am also wearing Knee cap regularly. He asked me to meet him after 40 days. What if my problem still exists? W

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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). Avoid Squatting- Avoid sitting Cross legged ... Read More

Is this a serious issue. Is this condition curable? I have grinding sound in my left knee.. sometimes causes pain.. taking medicine rosiflex c and t3d3.

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yes it is curable with the physiotherapy treatment .dont worry.physiotherapy treatment your pain and swelling will go away.and they strengthen the muscles around your knee. ... Read More

I am suffering from Chondromalacia in my right knee sine 2008, I have tried taking (FLEXART) tabs for almost 6 weeks, and the treatment worked for 2 months then the pain came back again when exercising at the gym. I don't feel pain unless I work out in the gym. so I stopped working out until I can sort this problem and find a permanent solution for

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Chondromalacia is wearing or injury to the cartilage. It is treatable depending upon the stages of disease. Kindly show to specialist ... Read More

My father is suffering from knee pain due to chondromalacia ,what are the treatment . He feel pain while taking stair. With medication also suggest some exercises which help to cure fast

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Elderly people are less likely to get chondromalacia, pain is generally due to osteoarthritis (wearing of the cartilage). Must evaluate the joint clinically and decide on what is the best course of tr ... Read More

Hello Dr, I have problem in knee. I am getting pain when am walking too Mach, standing for little time and climbing stairs. I can't bend my knees for long time. When go for the consultation Dr told me that it's chondromalacia patella. It's not cure but u must do some exercise for life long. Is their any permanent solution for this...???

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Hi Condromalacia patella means u will get when patella come in contact with femur bone means in knee bending more than 90 degree so we can put tape to avoid patellar movement while knee bending and d ... Read More

I have chondromalacia patella in left knee for one year. feelin pain and grinding sound comes during steping up or down ladders. i have tried all medicine with out any relief. please suggest some homeopathic medicine.

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Please have massage with orthomuv oil of SBL company. And take homoeopathic medicine by consultation with good qualified homoeopath. Best regards Dr Sonia Gupta Kharghar Navi Mumbai ... Read More

Can my sister go for zumba dancing or aerobics in chondromalacia ? She is already done with physiotherapy and quad strenghning but sometimes it pains a lot..but it gets better with icing and rest.. she really love dancing and dont wanna leave dancing..chondromalacia is in her right knee..plz advice..

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If it is still paining off and on - it means the disease is still active or gets activated every time she restarts her activity / exercises. I would advise her to give complete rest from strenuous exe ... Read More

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