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Orthopedic Surgeon. 1. Minimal Right Knee Joint Effusion 2. Chondromalacia

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2021

Question: orthopedic surgeon.
1. minimal right knee joint effusion
2. chondromalacia patella grade 4
Im suffering ð¢ this problems last 1.6 year's but upto till now not rectified. How to recover this problems as soon. its curable or not. kindly suggest to me .

with warm regards by
Sanjeevan . Sekar

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to inflammation in the knee joint.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Chondromalacia patella is an inflammatory condition and the knee joint effusion is also due to the inflammation.
In case the effusion is a mild one then it can subside with anti inflammatory medicines. Generally physiotherapy for your quadriceps muscle with straight leg raising and knee mobilisation will improve your muscle strength and will decrease the progression of this problem.  Life style modifications like avoiding stairs, squatting, sitting cross legged & cycling will also help in reducing your symptoms. Reducing weight is of prime importance if you are overweight. If the pain is severe, you can take few doses of NSAID's (Ibuprofen) or physiotherapic modalities like IFT to relieve your pain.
In case the effusion is a large one then the fluid in the knee needs to be drained with a needle and local steroid injections help in controlling the inflammation. Your orthopedician can decide the treatment that is best for you after a direct physical examination.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (15 hours later)

Dear Dr,
Thank you for your information. Here I enclosed MRI report. Kindly suggest to me if any other problem and give me a solutions .

Thanks & Regards
Sanjeevan. Sekar

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach the reports.

Detailed Answer:
There are no reports attached with this query. You can upload the MRI report in the box provided at the top of this page. Do write here after uploading the report so that I can post a reply.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (15 hours later)

Dear sir,
Here I enclosed MRI report. Kindly suggest to me if any other problem and give me a solutions .

Thanks & Regards
Sanjeevan. Sekar

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Joint lubricant supplements can also help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
I have seen the attached reports.
There are degenerative changes on the patellar side with arthritic changes in the knee joint suggestive of chondromalacia patella. The knee joint effusion is very minimal; and does not need any special treatment. As soon as the inflammation reduces, the fluid will decrease. Anti inflammatory pain killers and regular physiotherapy will help.
Taking joint lubricant supplements with chondroitin or glucosamine sulphate will also help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Dear Dr.
Thank you sir. Thank you so much for information and please suggest any upgraded medicine or Supplement name .

Thanks & Regards
Sanjeevan. Sekar

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy is the main treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Physiotherapy will help you to a large extent. In addition you can have tab. Hyal oral or Cartigen Duo Twice a day for 12 weeks.
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