Question 1

what is the treatment for chondromalacia patellae?

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Medication P Therapy: And possible surgery if the other ones do not work.

Question 2

where is the best treatment out there for chondromalacia patellae?

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Physical therapy: Pt is the mainstay of treatment; you should thoroughly exhaust it prior to surgery; off-label use of viscosupplementation can sometimes help; if there is maltracking a patellar stabilization brace or taping may help; if nonop treatment fails, surgery can range from knee scope to "clean up" cartilage to open procedures to correct tracking (realign) and/or resurface (cartilage restoration) kneecap.

Question 3

i have chondromalacia grade 3 with some pain, snaps and noises. i'm only 26. i'm taking injections (3). what's next treatment for this severity?

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Chondromalacia : Sometimes we graft chondral defects, such as in cases where they are painful. Realignment osteotomies, in combination with a cartilage resurfacing may also be necessary.  I would highly recommend a visit to an orthopedic surgeon who performs cartilage restoration to provide you with an opinion as to your options.

Question 4

treatment for grade 4 chondromalacia medial patellar facet with patella alta with pt / pl ratio of 1.6?

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Varies: It varies in part on your age, the condition of the other compartments of your knee, and the overall alignment of the limb.  Grade IV chondromalacia infers severe loss in the normal cartilage under that part of your knee cap.  Thank you for your question.

Question 5

actually i am suffering from knee chondromalacia, could anyone refer me the best treatment?

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Start with therapy: Focus on quadriceps reconditioning and range of motion with low impact exercise

Question 6

what is the treatment of chondromalacia patellae grade 3  to early 4?  i read about arthroscopy and platelet-rich plasma and stem cell transplantaion.

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Tough problem: First try all of the conservative options: bracing, therapy, steroid injections, viscosupplemention injections (synvisc, Supartz, (hyaluronic acid) etc). If this fails then sometimes an arthroscopy may help.   The science is still out on PRP.

Question 7

what are treatment options for  painful chondromalacia the size of a quarter in the central third of the weightbearing portion of the distal femur ?

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There may be a few..: Treatment may rage from non-operative options to cartilage replacement/restoration procedures.  Please see an orthopaedic surgeon in your area.  One can be found at aaos.Org.

Question 8

i went to my rheumatologist and he said i needed to be on a long term pain management plan. chondromalacia. i tried everything. what treatment works.

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Would hesitate pills: Would hesitate  long term pain pills. We need further information regarding your diagnosis, evaluation, imaging, lab  etc. to guide you. You need a second opinion.

Question 9

what treatment would be next after many years of chondromalacia knee pain where medication, physical therapy, rest and all other?

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CT 4 alignment&? : Also an mr may be needed 2 evaluate the rest of the knee articular surface. A scope may be needed or a patellar realignment procedure may be also needed. C ur orthopedic surgeon.

Question 10

i have a chronic right knee pain and my doctor diagnosed it as chondromalacia patelai. what is best treatment?& what about working out & wight lifting

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Chondromalacia: Avoid kneeling, crawling and squatting.  Limit squats and lounges in the gym.  Avoid repetitively exercising the knee in flexion beyond 90 degrees bent.  Therapy and bracing are the best options for chondromalacia patella.  Need to strengthen thighs, tone core muscles, and maintain ideal body weight.

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Treatment for grade 4 chondromalacia medial patellar facet with patella alta with pt / pl ratio of 1.6?

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Actually i am suffering from knee chondromalacia, could anyone refer me the best treatment?

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What is the treatment of chondromalacia patellae grade 3 to early 4? i read about arthroscopy and platelet-rich plasma and stem cell transplantaion.

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What are treatment options for painful chondromalacia the size of a quarter in the central third of the weightbearing portion of the distal femur ?

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I went to my rheumatologist and he said i needed to be on a long term pain management plan. chondromalacia. i tried everything. what treatment works.

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What treatment would be next after many years of chondromalacia knee pain where medication, physical therapy, rest and all other?

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I have a chronic right knee pain and my doctor diagnosed it as chondromalacia patelai. what is best treatment?& what about working out & wight lifting

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