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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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Chodromalacia is softening of the under surface of patella. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Co ...  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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Physiotherapy but if pain still persist v can give inj PRP ...  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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Avoid sitting Cross legged. Avoid Squatting- Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twi ...  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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Please upload your MRI reports Your height,weight Blood reports. Do get in touch for proper Analysis and tailormade Rehab protocol for your problem. Condromallecia pataellae is a fairly common occoura ...  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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Chondromalacia will heal by itself in due course, provided adequate rest is given to the knee. Don’t worry. ...  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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It needs quadriceps strengthening exercises. Avoid climbing stairs. Take calcium supplement, vitamin d supplements, You can plan for IUI. ...  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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Laser physiotherapy treatment best option for you ...  Read More

Can chondromalacia patella can be cured completely? I am just 34 years old. I did sometimes yoga. I was doing squats and knee excercises after that pain started feeling and having problem in bending knees or climbing stairs or otherwise also it is also paining without doing anything. It is happening since 7 days. What to do to cure it? Doc advised

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Avoid activities which aggravates pain and can be curable With guided medication, physiotherapy ...  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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Physiotherapy ...  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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Hi, since it's grade 3, 100 percent healing is not really possible. what we can do is get a good rehab done so that we can avoid maximum loading on knee cap. strength training, stability in long run i ...  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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Hi Mr. Anand Patellar chondromalacia is the wear and tear happened due to repititive movements of patella over femur. Softening of the cartilage in patella. Can be of different grades. To know th ...  Read More

Hello Doctor my name is Anand iam suffering from patella chondromalacia my age 34 years male pt,weight 78, height 177cm, I used pain killers , calcium tablets but still having severe knee pains,PRP injection is good for patella chondromalacia ? please suggest

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disord ...  Read More

I am having chondromalacia patella in my right knee from last 15 days.doctor suggested some medicines( lubrijoint plus,evion,vit d,calcium) Still not recovered completely. Recently m having calf pain on same leg from tomorrow..is it due to chondromalacia patella.. What should I do? M applying ice and wearing kneecap .

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

I m having chondromalacia patella in my ri8 knee.as per doctor advised I m having vit d and evion and lubrijoint plus medicine..but from morning my right leg is paining .. Can chondromalacia patella cause leg pain also..what should I do

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Yes chondromalacia patella cause pain, need to strengthen knee muscles will help in pain and recovery ...  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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Send me complete treatment record by practo Sarhind Multispeciality - Orthopaedic Hospital in Chandigarh Dr Rajinder sharma senior orthopaedic joint replacement neurospine surgeon (retd) Govt multisp ...  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

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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You can start patellar mobilisation exercise, swimming and isometric of quadriceps and hamstring ...  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

I was diagnosed with chondromalacia in my left leg 4 years back. Doctor advised to take precautions like not to jump, run, jogg, fold knees, climb stairs, told me to do exercise and gave some medications. Sometimes I didn't followed the precautions he told me. Now, whenever I give stress on my knees, it pains for few days and if I take rest, it get

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Chondromalacia patellae, also known as “runner’s knee". Repeated stress to knee joints, such as from running, skiing, or jumping, direct blow or trauma to kneecap are the common cause of C ...  Read More

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