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Chondromalacia patella
A condition when a person experiences knee pain that is thought to be due to damage to the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap.
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Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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what is chondromalacia patella ?
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How do I treat chondromalacia patella?
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Do you need crutches for chondromalacia patella?
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what are the treatments for chondromalacia patella?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is meant by chondromalacia patella pain syndrome?
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A 48-year old asked:
What should I do if I have chondromalacia patella pain?
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A 38-year old asked:
I have chondromalacia patella, what can I do to treat it?
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A 29-year old asked:
What kind of treatments are available for chondromalacia patella?
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A 42-year old asked:
What types of exercises are recommended for rehabilitating from chondromalacia patella?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I think I may have Chondromalacia Patella. I am 28 years old. What can I do to prevent further damage and pain?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I read that there is a high success rate for chondromalacia patella,but I also notice a lot of people get alot worse over time? Which is usually true?
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A 36-year old asked:
If my dad has chondromalacia patella Will I get it too?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can you rehab a chondromalacia patella with a patellar cyst?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it safe for me to go football camp with chondromalacia patella?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can it be possible for standing too long to cause chondromalacia patella?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Have had severe chondromalacia patella for 3+ yrs. tried physio, stretches everything. Nothing has helped keeps getting worse. What now?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I've had chondromalacia patella & it's also in my ankles. It's extremely painful & debilitating. Dr's won't help me...i've had it since i was 8 now 24?
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A 35-year old asked:
How to deal with patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are some good cardio workouts for someone with chondromalacia patella (patellofemoral syndrome)?
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A 29-year old male asked:
I've Chondromalacia Patella and have been strengthening my VMOs to resolve my Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. How long before the Chondromalacia is gone?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Runner - Was diagnosed with a meniscus tear and Grade IV chondromalacia patella. Should I get patella scrapped?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Are knee braces good to help with chondromalacia patella? I don't see many people recommending them.
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A 45-year old asked:
Could a knee replacement surgery treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can a knee replacement surgery help treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
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A 46-year old asked:
Could it happen that a knee replacement surgery treat patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia patella?
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A 83-year old female asked:
MRI results: an osteochondral defect on the posterior surface of the patella does this mean surgery also chondromalacia patella and small joint effusi?
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A 61-year old female asked:
MRI comes back with grade II to III chondromalacia patella , knee joint effusion with ganglion,longitudinal partial tear.MCLand LCL strain. ?
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A 34-year old asked:
What can I do if I have patella chondromalacia?
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A female asked:
Dr. Peter M. Ihle - Clarifying earlier mess I do have patellofemoral syndrome & chondromalacia w/subluxable patella....re pop. What procedures correct?
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A female asked:
Have patellofemoral syndrome & chondromalacia w/subluxable patella. During exercise patella shifted & could not walk. Later loud pop w/swelling.
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