A 45-year-old member asked:
Could a knee replacement surgery treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gwo-Chin Leeanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience
It depends: Patients with isolated patellofemoral arthritis or severe chondromalacia refractory to conservative treatment may be candidates for isolated patellofemoral replacements.
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Dr. Christopher Hajnikanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 20 years experience
Sometimes: Patellofemoral syndrome is often successfully treated with aggressive, committed physical therapy aimed at strengthening the inside portion of your quadricep muscle. Damage of the smooth articular cartilage on the undersurface of the knee cap is called chondromalacia patella. If this damage is severe enough, then either a partial or total knee replacement may be indicated.
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Dr. Zubin Khubchandanianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
As a last resort: 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.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Could it happen that a knee replacement surgery treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Fergusonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 21 years experience
Sometimes: For severe chondromalacia of the patella in which there is extensive exposed bone, knee replacement is an option.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Can a knee replacement surgery help treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
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Dr. Robert Greeranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Yes,but: Knee replacement should be reserved (in my non-orthopedic) opinion for severe knee disease-not the 2 conditions you mentioned.
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Dr. Tariq Niazi commented
Orthopedic Surgery 45 years experience
CMP and PFS should be treated conservatively with pain meds like NSAIDs, PT, braces initially, and arthroscopic surgery for those in whom symptoms do not improve. These conditions are usually seen in younger patients, while Knee replacements are needed by older patients with severe arthritis.
Apr 10, 2013
Last updated Dec 2, 2020
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