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Suggest Medications For Chondromalacia Of Knees
Hello I was recently diagnosed with Chondromalacia Patella in both my knees. I have rested with little to no exercising (I ve been very active for about 5yrs now) for about 3mths now with no signs of improvement. I was wondering if any medication can be taken besides over the counter anti-inflammatories for the actual arthritis and not just for pain?
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
Hello
In chondromalacia autologous chondrocyte implantation may help.
In arthroscopic shaving damaged cartilage is smoothened and loose friable cartilage is removed.
So arthroscopic shaving may also help you.
Avoiding steps and using western style toilets etc would be helpful.
Cartilage regeneration may take 3-4 months time.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
In chondromalacia autologous chondrocyte implantation may help.
In arthroscopic shaving damaged cartilage is smoothened and loose friable cartilage is removed.
So arthroscopic shaving may also help you.
Avoiding steps and using western style toilets etc would be helpful.
Cartilage regeneration may take 3-4 months time.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Hello,
I have studied your case.
For osteoarthritis of your knee.
You need to continue cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate [glucosamine], that you need to take for couple of months.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises
Mild deformity can not be corrected with just medication,but further progression of deformity can be corrected.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years.
Newer modalities for cartilage injury include autologous chondrocyte implantation[ ACI] which helps in treatment of cartilage destruction.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I have studied your case.
For osteoarthritis of your knee.
You need to continue cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate [glucosamine], that you need to take for couple of months.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises
Mild deformity can not be corrected with just medication,but further progression of deformity can be corrected.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years.
Newer modalities for cartilage injury include autologous chondrocyte implantation[ ACI] which helps in treatment of cartilage destruction.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
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