A 32-year-old member asked:
information about chondromalacia patella?
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Dr. Timothy Mosher answered
32 years experience Radiology
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.
Answered on Mar 2, 2020
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Dr. Zubin Khubchandani answered
25 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Very treatable prob: Chondromalacia patella (runners knee) is due to overload of the patellofemoral joint (knee cap against the end of the thigh bone). Running causes high forces in this portion of the joint. So does arising from a chair, going up/down stairs. Treatment consists of activity modification, ice, anti-inflammatory meds and therapy aimed at flexibility and strengthening, especially of your core.
Answered on Dec 22, 2013
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered
29 years experience Pain Management
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, ... Read More
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered
49 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
You have to be seen: It meant "soft cartilage under the knee cap", a presumed cause of pain at the front and especially inner side of the knee.
Treatment range between r ... Read More
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Gentle exercises : Chondromalacia is a softening of the cartilage between the patella (knee cap) and underlying joint. The best early treatment is to gently strengthen ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered
49 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
It depend on the : Degree of it.Treatment of patellofemoral pain often begins with simple measures. Rest your knee as much as possible. Avoid any activities that increas ... Read More
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