Chondromalacia Patella Health Feed

Hi
1) protect the knee from further injury
2) take rest
3) apply cold pack to knee 4) apply elastic bandage
5) elevate the knee
do reply for detailed treatment plan.
Best wishes.

You would require lifestyle modification - Avoid squatting, Sit with your knees extended, Take simple tablet like paracetamol for pain, If pain is severe you need to see a orthopaedic specialist.

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi.
3/4 th of cartilage damage is very significant, can you tell me what is the scale of anterior knee pain say on a scale of 1-10?
also could you kindly send me mri films/reports so that I can see and advise you accordingly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.

Get treated with Ultrasonic therapy which would directly heal the calcaneal spur (inflammation of the calcaneum bone) which causes the heel pain in majority of the cases. Along with ultrasonic therapy, shortwave diathermy also can be given. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular ru...more

Lie down with one leg bent at a 90-degree angle with the foot flat on the floor and the other leg fully extended. Tighten the quadriceps (thigh muscle) of the straight leg and raise it to a 45-degree angle. Hold the leg in this elevated position for a second or two before slowly lowering it back to the ground.
You may require 4-6 weeks of physical therapy treatment, and then several more months of a home stretching and strengthening program to treat your chondromalacia patella. Getting the p...more

Lie down with one leg bent at a 90-degree angle with the foot flat on the floor and the other leg fully extended. Tighten the quadriceps (thigh muscle) of the straight leg and raise it to a 45-degree angle. Hold the leg in this elevated position for a second or two before slowly lowering it back to the ground.
You may require 4-6 weeks of physical therapy treatment, and then several more months of a home stretching and strengthening program to treat your chondromalacia patella. Getting the p...more

Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, stairs. Do Quadriceps strengthening exercises. Get serum B12 and vitamin D levels checked. Take lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables. Milk and milk products. IF no improvement consult arthroscopic surgeon.

Prognosis is good. Do not worry. There is slight meniscus and tendon inflammation. Chondromalacia patellae means undersurface of patella (knee cap) is inflamed. Just take anti inflammatory medicines, do ice fomentation (3 times per day). It will take 4-6 weeks for inflammation to subside.

Hello lybrate user chondromalacia patella is a condition in which blistering, cystic change of patellar cartilage and usually affects the medial facet of patella. It can be due to high q angel causes vastus imbalance, muscle weakness, foot pathomechanics, etc.
Thermotherapy to relieve symptoms and knee isometric exercises& knee, hip strengthening exs under well experienced physiotherapist guidance.

U should do--
Watch your weight. ...
Eat fresh fruit, vegetables, whole wheat products and some pulses (high in purine) every day.
Enjoy low-fat milk and dairy products daily.
Drink plenty of fluids. ...
Avoid alcohol
Elevate your affected foot
If you smoke, then stop it.
Add more fiber to your diet. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which provide complex carbohydrates. Avoid foods and beverages with high-fructose corn syrup, and limit consumption of...more