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Chondromalacia Patellae Healing
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 concerned now. I have a pattern of not trusting diagnosis. So I am not sure if this is genuine worry or my bad habit. Please advice 🙏 .
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Hi…if u have got Grade-3 Chondromalacia (most commonly place is patella) , u might need arthroscopic or open surgery (depending on the site involved) as it won’t cure on its own
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Need some history and some examination
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Chondromalacia patellae if not healed at its own can be treated with PRP injections with very decent results. We do 2-3 cases every month with decent success.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Consult with your doctor
Non surgical treatment for 3-4 week
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Dr. Shashwat Agrawal
Orthopedic Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Raipur
Chondromalacia will heal by itself in due course, provided adequate rest is given to the knee. Don’t worry.
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
Orthopedic Surgeon
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please share us the MRI and CT scan films and report. Need to check cause for chondromalacia with complete examination.
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