Treatments for Chondromalacia
Treatments for Chondromalacia
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Chondromalacia
includes the following list.
Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment
or change in treatment plans.
- Low-impact exercises - only acceptable if knee does not bend too much
- Swimming
- Stationary bicycle
- Cross-country ski machine
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Rest, NSAID, surgery
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Discussion of treatments for Chondromalacia:
Many doctors recommend that patients with chondromalacia
perform low-impact exercises that strengthen muscles, particularly the
inner part of the quadriceps, without injuring joints. Swimming, riding
a stationary bicycle, and using a cross-country ski machine are
acceptable as long as the knee doesn't bend more than 90 degrees.
Electrical stimulation may also be used to strengthen the muscles. If
these treatments don't improve the condition, the doctor may perform
arthroscopic surgery to smooth the surface of the cartilage and "wash
out" the cartilage fragments that cause the joint to catch during
bending and straightening. In more severe cases, surgery may be
necessary to correct the angle of the knee cap and relieve friction with
the cartilage or to reposition parts that are out of alignment.
(Source: excerpt from
Questions and Answers About Knee Problems: NIAMS)
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