Question 1

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 2

diagnosed with chondromalacia recently and am wondering how life would be like from now on?

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No clear answer: Chondromalacia is simply thinning of the cartilage bearing of a joint...Would assume that yours may be the knee.  Anyhow, just b/c you have some worn cartilage doesnt necessarily mean you will always have symptoms.  Depending on how back it is i would consider avoiding running, instead: swim/bike/elliptical.  When the knee does bother you, can try an otc NSAID for short duration.

Question 3

sometimes i slack on my pt exercises for chondromalacia. it leads to a bad flare and takes longer to strengthen. what damage am i doing? how bad?

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Hard to say: The severity of the chondromalacia can only be determined with an MRI or surgery. However, at your age, it's unlikely that your damage is moderate or severe. Flares of pain can mean inflammation, and not necessarily damage. You are obviously learning the importance of sticking with your rehab. A brace can help as well. If I can help, then join my care team at www.healthtap.com/dr-clarkeholmes

Question 4

can you explain chondromalacia?

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Chondromalacia: Literally means cartilage thinning. Hyaline cartilage is a smooth, slippery tissue that covers the end of long bones where they form a joint. Chondromalacia is a precursor to osteoarthritis.

Question 5

can yo explain chondromalacia ?

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Cartilage damage: The cartilage under your kneecap (patella) is a natural shock absorber. Overuse, injury or other factors may lead to a condition known as chondromalacia patella — a general term indicating damage to the cartilage under your kneecap. A more accurate term for chondromalacia patella is patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Question 6

is it possible to cure chondromalacia?

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Yes: Good nutrition; quadriceps balancing exercizes; avoid bent knee exercizes. A patella tracking brace ma help relieve some kneecap pressure and let the cartilage heel.

Question 7

what are chondromalacia and patellafemoral syndrome?

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Knee Pain: Chondromalacia can happen in any joint with articular cartilage. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is chondromalacia of the knee where the patella is maltracking within the groove of the femur (thigh bone). Hope this helps!

Question 8

how long does it take to recover from chondromalacia?

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It depend: On the cause and how bad the chondromalcia is.

Question 9

how do chondromalacia and patellafemoral syndrome differ?

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Definition: Patellofemoral chondromalacia is a diagnosis given to the wear on the patella and trochlea (groove) cartilage. It is diagnosed most commonly when seen at surgery, or sometimes when diagnosed with imaging. When we cannot see the cartilage, we often call the disorder "patellofemoral pain syndrome". It's the difference between a physical diagnosis and a symptomatic diagnosis.

Question 10

what kind of exercise do you recommend for someone with chondromalacia?

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Walk backwards: Chondromalacia is a condition of irritation to the knee cap.  The vastus medialis muscle and  the pes ancerinus  help stabilize the knee cap in the groove.  Walking backwards uses these muscles in the last 10 degrees of extension.  Knee -up excercises help and negative lifting help, but 1/4 mile backwards three times a week is the best way to start.

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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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Sometimes i slack on my pt exercises for chondromalacia. it leads to a bad flare and takes longer to strengthen. what damage am i doing? how bad?

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