Question 1

can you rehab a chondromalacia patella with a patellar cyst?

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Yes - quad strength: The patella will track better and grind less if the quad muscles are rehabed well.  The quad muscles form the patellar tendon, which stabilizes the patella.  By strengthening these muscles, it can help the patella.  Focus on exercises such as leg extensions, but go slow with low weight, focusing on the contraction and tracking.

Question 2

during arthoscopy, was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella and medial femoral ostechondrial defect. what are best exercises for rehab?

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? why you have those: You shoud be seeking the answer not to have or worsening of your condition for your age. 
For rehab see a therapist.
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Question 3

how do i treat chondromalacia patella?

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Several: Resting the knee for a short period of time and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as ibuprofen, changing the way you exercise, performing exercises to both strengthen and stretch the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, losing weight, special shoe inserts and support deviceaping to realign the kneecap, wearing correct running or sports shoes, surgery for pain behind the knee.

Question 4

information about chondromalacia patella?

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Pain: Chondromalacia patellae is a term that is used to describe softening of the patellar cartilage from degeneration. Pain comes from higher pressure on the underlying bone. Pain is usually aggregated by activities such as climbing stairs, hiking, getting out of the car, etc. Where high force is placed on the patella.  In some cases x-rays and/or  MRI are used to evaluate the degree of degeneration.

Question 5

do you need crutches for chondromalacia patella?

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Not usually: Only if pain is so severe you can't walk. Need to ice, take nsaids and have physical therapy.

Question 6

what are the treatments for chondromalacia patella?

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Many treatments: Chondromalacia ("cartilage pain") is a very common cause of knee pain. Treatments (from conservative to aggressive) include: rest, ice, elastic knee brace, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, injections, and surgery.

Question 7

what kind of treatments are available for chondromalacia patella?

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Several: Resting the knee for a short period of time and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as ibuprofen, changing the way you exercise, performing exercises to both strengthen and stretch the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, losing weight, special shoe inserts and support deviceaping to realign the kneecap, wearing correct running or sports shoes, surgery for pain behind the knee.

Question 8

how to deal with patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patella?

Accepted Answer

Be patient: Exercize wizely. Wear a patella tracking brace for the activities that cause the pain. Good nutrition. Lose weight if you have too much. Strengthe the inner quad muscles preferentially.

Question 9

i think i may have chondromalacia patella. i am 28 years old. what can i do to prevent further damage and pain?

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Chondromalacia: This common problem is very easily treated.  The cause of this pain or problem is asymmetrical weakness in the thigh muscle groups allowing the knee cap to ride on the bones of the lower extremity.  Strength training and exercises that work all muscle groups in the thigh lead to prevention and pain relief.  Pt is a good tool for this. But, so is walking, ellyptical work and bicycle riding.

Question 10

have had severe chondromalacia patella for 3+ yrs. tried physio, stretches everything. nothing has helped keeps getting worse. what now?

Accepted Answer

?knee arthroscopy: Chondromalacia of the patella w/o instability is a very difficult problem to "cure" for an orthopedic  surgeon.Quad strengthening/hamstring stretching u have tried.Have u had an mri?If your kneecap is maltracking on your femur and you have grade 3 chondromalacia on MRI w/crepitus on exam and lat. Retinacular 'tightness' a knee scope w chondroplasty and lateral release may help.See your ors.Gl!

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