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What Is The Prognosis For A Bone Contusion To The Anterolateral Tibial Plateau And Chondromalacia Patella?
Question: I fell on my left knee a month ago. I went to the dr and they did an mri and I was told I had a bone contusion to the anterolateral tibial plateau and chondromalacia patella. I still cant walk without pain. My knee feels like its going to give way with me. I have did physical therpy and it has helped. What is the next step?
Brief Answer:
Using knee brace can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Chondromalacia patella is usually associated with pain during motion. A bone contusion also takes time to heal if proper rest is not given.
The best way is to avoid the painful activities. Stretching and strengthening the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups is critical for proper treatment. Quad sets are done by contraction the thigh muscles while the legs are straight and holding the contraction for a count of 10. Sets of 10 contractions are done between 15-20 times per day.You can do the required exercises under the care of an expert physiotherapist.
Heat application and use of knee brace is advised for proper knee support at the time of exercise.
Avoid such activities as squatting, kneeling, heavy lifting, climbing, etc.
Adding glucosamine sulfate as supplement after consulting your orthopedician may help in relieving your symptoms.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Using knee brace can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Chondromalacia patella is usually associated with pain during motion. A bone contusion also takes time to heal if proper rest is not given.
The best way is to avoid the painful activities. Stretching and strengthening the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups is critical for proper treatment. Quad sets are done by contraction the thigh muscles while the legs are straight and holding the contraction for a count of 10. Sets of 10 contractions are done between 15-20 times per day.You can do the required exercises under the care of an expert physiotherapist.
Heat application and use of knee brace is advised for proper knee support at the time of exercise.
Avoid such activities as squatting, kneeling, heavy lifting, climbing, etc.
Adding glucosamine sulfate as supplement after consulting your orthopedician may help in relieving your symptoms.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
do you think i need surgery
Brief Answer:
No need of surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
There is no need of surgery,it will heal conservatively.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
No need of surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
There is no need of surgery,it will heal conservatively.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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