Hello Doctor, My Name Is XXXXXXX Rani, I’m 37 Years

Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2020

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Question : Hello Doctor,
My name is XXXXXXX Rani, I’m 37 years old. I am having knee pains from last 6 years and I consulted arthopedist . Doctor described that my condition called Chondromalacia patella and he suggested some medicine and exercises. Now my knee pain is manageable and it’s in under control not so severe. Recently we are planning to relocate from our house to new house and that house is duplex house with stairs. Lift is not available; I need to climb up and down many times every day. Can you please suggest me climbing stairs every day will effect on my knees? Will my knee pain get more worse? Before moving I want to take a advice from you . Can you please advise me what is right?
Thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (5 hours later)

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Hi there

Thanks for the query

Yes, Chondromalacia patellae can be affected in climbing stairs and may cause pain. It is advisable to try walking stairs now itself and see if it affects you. If it does then you can take a decision on stairs in your house.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Aashish Raghu

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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (15 hours later)

Dear Sir,

Thanks for your reply.

sir, as per your experience, how much chances are there to get affected ?

We are already in planning to move to duplex villa; incase after moving there, if my knee pain gets affected to worse, how to handle it;

secondly is there any solution / treatment for permanent cure of Chondromalacia patella, as now I am only 37 years old only;

Kindly guide me in this regarding

thank you sir

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (28 hours later)

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Hi there
Sorry for the delay in answering. It's advisable to consult a knee surgeon as this may need surgery in some cases.

You can arrange for a slope for movement inside the house along with stairs but not usually necessary. Soft footwear should suffice and less number of stairs.

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