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Knee Pain After Small Linear Tear Of The Patella Tendon, Tendonitis, And Minor Chondromalacia

Hello, 3 months ago I was diagnosed with a small linear tear of the patella tendon, tendonitis, and minor chondromalacia . My Ortho recommended rest, ice and ibuprofen. 2 months later I am not any better. I can only walk about 1/2 mile before being in pain and lately it feels like my kneecap is the top of a childproof medicine bottle and someone is pushing down on it and twisting it. Also when walking and changing direction my knee sometimes locks up. I made a follow up appointment, but can t the earliest available is 2 weeks. Is there anything I can do in the meantime to lessen the pain. The ideal rest isn t really and option as I have a 3 year old who wants mommy to play outside ALL of the time. I am 37 years old, 5 3 , and 188 pounds. I am currently in weight watchers but not seeing that much weight loss due to the inability to exercise. THANKS!!!
Thu, 30 Jun 2011
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you can do exercise while sitting in the chair for quadriceps muscles strengthening .That will help you to reduce pain & increase the walking distance.
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Quadriceps muscle excersises could be helpfull.You could also get a plint to protect your knee
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Knee Pain After Small Linear Tear Of The Patella Tendon, Tendonitis, And Minor Chondromalacia

Hello Thanks for your query. you can do exercise while sitting in the chair for quadriceps muscles strengthening .That will help you to reduce pain & increase the walking distance. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”