Regarding The Deterioration Of Cartilage Beneath The Knee Cap: Would

Posted on Sun, 23 Feb 2020

Question: Regarding the deterioration of cartilage beneath the knee cap: Would this be considered a condition with rapid onset or a condition which gradually got worse over time? What would be a reasonable estimated time frame for this deterioration to take place?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (25 minutes later)

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Hi there

Thanks for the query

Usually, if it's Chondromalacia, which is usually a developmental disorder, it could take a few months to deteriorate.

If it's age-related patellofemoral arthritis then it can take 5-10 years to deteriorate.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow-up queries.

Regards,

Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (58 minutes later)

Dr XXXXXXX
Thank you very much for you quick response. My knee became extremely painful over the course of 2-3 days. No "popping" was experienced that I was aware of. The inside of the knee exhibits pain under slight pressure. No pain from pressure noted in any other area of the knee. Immobility in the sitting position causes severe stiffness. Immobility from sleeping dramatically reduces the pain and stiffness. Would I be correct in assuming this is ligament/muscle related?

Gene Moody

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)

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Hi Mr.Gene Moody,

You have described symptoms of cartilage damage to the knee cap. It didn't seem to be ligament related unless the knee cap moves more outwards on bending the knee.

You could benefit from arthroscopic keyhole surgery to inspect the damaged area under the knee cap and if required repair it with cartilage implantation.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee