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What treatment would be next after many years of chondromalacia knee pain where medication, physical therapy, rest and all other?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

CT 4 alignment&? : Also an mr may be needed 2 evaluate the rest of the knee articular surface. A scope may be needed or a patellar realignment procedure may be also needed. C ur orthopedic surgeon.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 6/21/2018

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See details: You should consider consultation with an orthopedist. Joint resurfacing may be an option in refractory cases.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/6/2015

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