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Male ,31. Case of chondromalasia patellae. Both knees. M on medication and physiotherapy. Observing slow improvement. I used to use closed knee cap. I observed that knee cap was pressurising my patella during bending. So I stopped wearing it. But doc has suggested to use it. Should I use open patella kneecap?
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Hi.  Open Patella one,  may stabilise the Patella in an effective way. No details of severity of your condition. Depend more on Exercises.
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