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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.
Answered 12/14/2013
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