HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Should someone with chondromalacia patella see an orthopedic regularly or just when necessary? haven't been in 3 years and pain after much walking.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

You: should probably see your orthopedic surgeon for an evaluation, discussion of a treatment plan, and appropriate follow-up. If your symptoms have been ongoing for 3 years it might be time to get re-checked.

Answered 10/14/2015

2.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella and tendinopathy of quadriceps tendon. having unbearable pain inspite of 7 days complete rest not walking.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

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

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

How do I brace a knee that is knocked kneed? A brace is uncomfortable when walking. Diagnosed with chrondromalacia patella 3 yrs ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a torn meniscus and chondromalacia of the Patella. Constant bruising and swelling- don't know. What could be the problem and how to fix it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Have had severe chondromalacia patella for 3+ yrs. Tried physio, stretches everything. Nothing has helped keeps getting worse. What now?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Diagnosed with chondromalacia patella 10 years ago. After straining my back, my knee has been acting up. It's popping under the kneecap when I walk, hurts to squat and bottom of kneecap hurts when sitting. What can I do for this flare up?
I had my second of three Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) injections in my knee for grade 4 chondromalacia patella. Today it is painful to walk. It this normal?
MRI showed focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly, with underlying subarticular bony edema should I see a orthopedic?
Have patellofemoral syndrome & chondromalacia w/subluxable patella. During exercise patella shifted & could not walk. Later loud pop w/swelling.
I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella. How long should I rest before walking(for exercise)again? Is biking good for this? My doctor said it was?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.