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What is chondromalacia

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

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

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

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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Yes chondromalacia can be treated without surgery, depending upon the condition severity after diagnosis, treatment plan and duration can be suggested. It depends on how your body responds to treatmen ...  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

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

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 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

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

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.it can cause pain. Furthermore management depends on the grade of the disease ...  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 have diagnosed with chondromalacia patella past 2 year for both knee. Doing physio past 3 month but no any improvement. Why am i not getting cured ? MRI report attached .

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Please share the mri pictures with me. ...  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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Yes ...  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

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

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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Hello kindly follow certain precautions for chondromalacia- Don't sit cross legged Don't squat Avoid stairs Do quadriceps, hamstring, vmo stretching exercises. ...  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 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

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

Please tell me do I have ostheoarthritis??! Or chondromalacia patella? Please let me know ..I am 163cm with 64kgs

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As per the report - no osteoarthritis ...  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

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 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

Iam having knee pain left side ..it'd from6 months. Did physiotherapy also daily dng excercise also but still.i have pain mild.attaching reports is it arthritis??

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If it's mild take pain killer on sos basis and continue Quadriceps strengthening exercises regularly and physiotherapy knee IFT and ULTRASONIC THERAPY for week If pain is moderate to severe plan for ...  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 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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Are you having swelling too. Thannremove knee cap for a whole. ...  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

I have been suffering from knee pain and grinding for a lot of time. When i squat, do any heavy activity, i feel a lot of heat and pain in my knee. I had gone through MRI scans of knee twice with the gap of an year but both of them shows nothing and knee scan is totally fine. I want to correct this problem as soon as possible. Kindly help.

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Dear you need to take rest and apply ice pack twice a day, wear knee brace for support. If possible do Stretching, quadriceps, hamstring and hip abductor exercises. If you feel increasing pain while o ...  Read More

Left knee paining since more than 1 month, doctor has suggested me for quadriceps exercise and said me chondromalacia patella, I want to know more abt this prblm and plz help me out what to do and not to do, and is this issue is serious prblm n how long does it ll take to heal.

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First of all I ll like to confirm you it’s not a major issue and you will be all right. Coming to your problem chondromalacia is just a cartilage deficiency disease which in layman means that your car ...  Read More

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