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Have been diagnosed with chondromalacia grade 4 and partial acl treat , Is it completely curable by surgery or by physiotherapy ?

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Chondromalacia is due to vit.D deficiency. Cause must be investigated & treatment started there after. Role of surgery comes in much later. ...  Read More

Can grade 4 chondromalacia patella be treated without surgery (arthroscopic surgery)? The pain comes on and off. Are there any injections, or exercise that one can take instead of going for surgery? Also, does this always indicate knee replacement in the later stage, i.e., 20 30 years later?

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Yes, new treatment option are there apart from surgery. Replacement requirements not in every cases ...  Read More

I have been suffering from knee pain from past 8 to 10 years. 7 years back I had a MRI which shows a mild joint effusion and mild sprain of anterior crutiate ligament. At that time I was told to do small exercises. When ever I use to play cricket and put stress on the knee I used to get knee pain. So with knee pads I could able to continue play fo

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PRP can be done No idea about hyderabad ...  Read More

I have chondromalacia grade 2 in both my knees .. I live in kundalhali, can you help with this ? Is it curable ?

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Sports taping will help ...  Read More

I took MRI, the report is "chondromalacia patella grade 1, with no free fragment". I couldn't climb the steps & I couldn't run. I can walk as normal. I feel there is a mild swelling in my me, also the doctor said it's a minimum level of fluid stagnant after seeing the report. What I have to do further? What are the supplements I need to take? K

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Tablet tenata once daily for 1 month Quadriceps strengthening exercises ...  Read More

Sir I have acne on my face and recently. I go to doctor and doctor give me a grade 4 treatment which I attached it please see that this . And suggest me is this medicine is correct for it

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Yes ...  Read More

Does chondromalacia grade 4 leads to osteoarthritis? And am i damaging my cartilage more by doing quadriceps strengthning exercises like box squats and lunges?

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CMP is damage of the cartilage which is present in the underside of patella and which acts a a natural cushion and a shock absorber, over use will certainly damage, quadricep exercise may not be that ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with acl grade 1 tear and chondromalacia grade 1 for my left leg. Present I have knee and ankle pain , not able to walk and not able stand more than 5 mins. Using hinge brace , ankle wrap and medicines. I have couple of queries , please help Can I bend the knee? How long should I take rest? When should I start the exercises ? Shou

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Needs discussion to guide you further, either book a consultation from practo or instagram on dr.jaideepgaver ...  Read More

Had injured right knee 3 years back playing with my daugter. Always felt minor pain while squatting for 3 years. Suddenly one fine day, got severe pain while sitting leg over leg. Afterwards, there is sharp pain in squat position (at 45deg knee flexion). MRI says chondromalacia patella gr 4 and acl sprain without discontinuity. Personally feel the

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Cartilage defects are very painful. If you have tried physiotherapy already then better to do arthroscopic microfracture procedure. You will need to take rest for atleast 8 weeks with dedicated physio ...  Read More

Got an mri for knee pain when putting pressure on knee like climbing stairs or prolonged sitting. MRI says grade 3 chondromalcia changes along lateral patellar facet with subchondral marrow edema, grade 1signal in posterior horn in medial meniscus,mild thinning of articular cartilage along the anterior and mid portion of medial femoral condyle and

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. *You can have chat or video call discussion* http://arth.link/drortho Or https://play ...  Read More

Hi, I have been diagnosed to have grade 3 chondromalacia patella and hoffa fat pad syndrome in left knee. I'm looking for physiotherapist based in Madurai or Chennai who has experience treating these conditions.

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You can consult online also for this issue. ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with vericoceles grade 4. I do feel pain after urination, while standing. I am a delivery boy and need to hold urine for sometime because the washroom is not always available. Burning sensation after urination. Pain radiates to legs, stomach, lower back as well. The doctor only suggested support to wear. I consulted a government h

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Connect please ...  Read More

Im getting shortness of breath, grade 4 clubbing, chest restriction for more than a year (1.6 years aprx) also some chest discomfort

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Need more details for proper diagnosis, considering your age congenital clubbing is a possibility,is clubbing in upper and lower limbs,how frequently you get chest discomfort,for how long, history of ...  Read More

Hi, For the past 3 months am suffering from right knee pain. I took Xray and MRI which came out stating I have grade 1 chondromalacia patella with a mild ACL tear. I am currently under medication. But am afraid if there might be other serious issues like cancer.. does MRI detect cancer. Should I be worried or can I continue Chondromalacia patella t

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No need to worry about cancer.. Chondromalacia patella is a common condition.. If other treatments are not working out.. Go for an jntra articular PRP injection.. it shows good benefits in recent time ...  Read More

Hi I (Female 25) got a knee injury (grade 3 chondromalacia) at 23. I do physiotherapy but the pain is still there. My question is, will I ever be able to heal 100%? Is there any healing possible without any surgical intervention?

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Physiotherapy includes electro therapy and exercise therapy. If you take right electro therapy with correct exercises under proper guidance you can be without pain. Meanwhile you have to check with ...  Read More

Can you please suggest best possible treatment for Grade III Varicocele treatment Can it be reversed natural without surgery

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I have grade 3 or grade ,4 stage of phimosis. I'm a 22 year old guy and my erection doesn't hold much long. Any tips like how to hold erection for more time and also reduce phimosis?

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

I got vericocele grade 4, unmarried 22 year old male. The urologist says its okay. I was sexually active. Penile doppler, cholesterol and sugar levels were normal. Recently i couldnt get a proper erection and have premature ejaculation issues. I experience lower back pain. What can be the diagnosis. I have been to 3 doctors, 3 of them said everythi

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Hi sir my name's Anand my age 35 male patient I have lots of both knee pains due to patlar chondromalacia please suggest best treatment In Goat bon soup/paya soup is better for patelr chondromalacia? Vit D is 90 My weight 78 height 177cm Please suggest

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Yes. Also seek help of a Physiotherapist for the same. ...  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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Need some history and some examination ...  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

My 9 month old son was diagnosed with VUR grade 4 and 5 . He is on CAP since birth and no UTI so far. His DMSA scan also shows normal. We are waiting for ureter reimplantation once child reach 1.5 years old as per doctor advise. Is it necessary to circumcise him now or shall we avoid it completely. Please kindly advice.

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To avoid UTI better to follow your pediatricians advise ...  Read More

I am 36 year old male, currently having grade 4 thrombosed external hemorrhoids. i dont have any rectal bleeding or stool bleeding. i went to a local general surgeon, he recommended me surgery but did not tell me which way surgery would be done. he said i will get discharge after 4 days and i will have to get admitted a day before surgery, total 6

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Maximum of 2 to 3 days is enough.. but why ur surgeon recommended 6 days .. I am not sure.. maybe if it is infected or very large he might have suggested to get IV antibiotics for prolonged periods of ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with grade 4 vericocele on left side and having problems in erection. Can vericocele surgery improves erections and cures erectile dysfunction.

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Yea surgery may help u out ...  Read More

Hello, My daughter is almost 6 yrs old. She has constant cough and cold. She had been on montair lc and multiple sprays over the last year. Then she got much better. Again due to weather conditions, in the near 4 months she has picked up cold and we had to give her a course of antibiotics almost every month for the last 3 months. She's on seroflo s

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The best treatment of choice is surgery.. in case you don't want to opt for surgery is to take antiallergic syp. But it will symptomatic treatment and temporary one. It can recur.. it has a chance to ...  Read More

I have grade 3 and grade 4 piles with no pain or blood...but I feel embarrassed and shy to consult a doctor. How do I overcome this mental blockage?

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As per medical guidelines With or without any symptom, grade 3 & 4 hemorrhoids need surgical excision.. ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, my son who is 2.5 years facing on and off fevers since past 3 weeks almost. In his blood work esnophilis are shown 14% and rest like malaria, typhoid, widal all shown negative. His urine test also show no results but due to severe cold when we met ent it's found that he has grade 4 adenoids in x-ray and he was given montekulast and meta

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Need to know details of ur history and treatment taken ...  Read More

Please tell surgical options for grade 4 haemorrhoids ..surgery medication etc... medication can cure it.ayurveda homeopathy?

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Surgery is the best choice since its grade 4 Kindly consult for surgical options ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Mam, My daughter had 2 times UTI in the last 2 months so doctor advised to take MCUG and it shown as Grade 4 VUR on left side of the kidney and the USG shows Kidney and bladders are normal. I am confused wether we need to for surgery or treat with antibiotic. If surgery does it needs to be open surgery or laproscopy? Which one is more pain

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Share the reports ...  Read More

My daughter diagnosed grade 4 vur at 1.5 years . Medicated with anti biotics and doing fine. She is 2.5 years now v had mcug and dmsca can (repeat) which shows kidney function is 100 no issue reflux is improving grade is 4 but turbocity reduced (urine going back) urologist suggest to hold on for surgery for six month. Is it safe to wait as I've hea

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Continue Follow up with Urologist ...  Read More

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