Question 1

what is chondromalacia patellae?

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Cartilage damage: Chondromalacia patella originally referred to "softening" of the articular cartilage on the back of the kneecap; today the term describes injury to the cartilage that can range from softening to thinning to fissuring to complete breakdown (ie cartilage worn down to bone). It is not reversible, but it is treatable-a good physical therapy regimen is the mainstay.  Good luck!

Question 2

please help! i have chondromalacia patellae?

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Exercises: Exercises to strengthen the quadriceps mechanism is essential.

Question 3

how do i know i have chondromalacia patellae?

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Tough question: CP is used by different physicians to mean different things. The definition depends on the context.

In the context of the pcp evaluating the patient with anterior knee pain and no specific diagnosis yet is made, the somewhat non-specific term CP has been employed.

More specific usage of the term is in regards to abnormal, softened, blistered, or thinned...Cartilage detected by MRI or arthroscopy.

Question 4

what are the tests for chondromalacia patellae?

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Special x-Ray and: May be MRI beside the physical exam.

Question 5

what sort of disease is chondromalacia patellae?

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Patella problem: Chondromalacia patella of the patella is a common problem where cartilage damage occurs on the posterior aspect of the
patella, i is very common in young women active in sports.
Contributing factors include pesplanus, genu valgus and 
malalignment of the patella. Treatment typically includes 
ice, nsaids and decreasing activities such as crouching, quad
strengthening and surgery if necessary.

Question 6

how long does it take chondromalacia patellae to heal completely?

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Possibly never: Chondromalacia refers to a softening or wearing of the cartilage covering the bone of a joint.  Symptoms may improve with rest, therapy, antiinflammatories, or injections, but the softening or wear typically does not improve or heal.

Question 7

can you qualify for  handicap parking for having chondromalacia patellae?

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Depends: Talk to your doctor about this. It more depends on whether your particular case and your impairment and disability prevents you from walking medium distances.

Question 8

i am f, 31 diagnosed with grade 2 chondromalacia patellae, how many "grades" are there possible to be had?

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Four: Grade 1 = softening of cartilage grade 2= fissuring of cartilage grade 3= fibrillation or fraying of cartilage.  Grade 4= full thickness loss of cartilage with exposed bone.

Question 9

advice for healing chondromalacia patellae?

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Ease up on knee: No soccer, stairs, squats or other stressors to the muscle down the front of the leg.Basically rest it.

Question 10

how to treat chondromalacia patellae?

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Physical Therapy: The most common cause of chronic knee pain is a condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patellae. This condition causes pain in the front of your knees. Its due to muscle weakness in the hip flexors, and quadriceps, along with a tight it band.  Usually best treated with physical therapy.  A home exercise program can be a good start.  See this link for such a program http://nycsportsmed.Com/knee-foot-and-ankle.Html.

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