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Will I Need Surgery I Had An MRI It States That I Have Moderate/ Severe Chondromalacia Of The Medial Side Of The Knee ?

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Question : Hi I had an MRI. It states that I have moderate/ severe chondromalacia of the medial side of the knee with full thickness fissuring and early subchondral oedema. No significant joint effusion.synovitis or intra articular osteochondral body. Will I need surgery?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (52 minutes later)
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Thanks for the query

You will need to try Physiotherapy for 4-6 months and if you are still in pain while performing daily activities, then you will require arthroscopic procedures to restore cartilage continuity.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Aashish Raghu
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Will I Need Surgery I Had An MRI It States That I Have Moderate/ Severe Chondromalacia Of The Medial Side Of The Knee ?

Brief Answer: Answer Detailed Answer: Hi there Thanks for the query You will need to try Physiotherapy for 4-6 months and if you are still in pain while performing daily activities, then you will require arthroscopic procedures to restore cartilage continuity. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Aashish Raghu