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Will PRP With Stem Cell Therapy Help In Chondromalacia Of Patella In A Teenager?

Hi, my teenage daughter had an MRI done of her R knee and showed Chondromalacia of medial and lateral articular margins of the patella and there is noted to be lateral tracking of the patella out of the trochlear groove by 1 cm. Her pain is on and off on the outer lateral aspect of that knee. Besides physical therapy, will PRP with stem cell therapy will help at all? Will she be able to run again without problem?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
You do not need to be worried about this thing. Chondromalacia patella is a self limited disorder and It will improve with time. So you do not need to be go for any surgery. I do not think that you should try PRP as its result are not very effective.
I would recommend her to avoid squatting and sitting cross leg. She should also avoid cycling. This is needed for six months. Tablet Diacerin 100mg per day should be given to her.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
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Will PRP With Stem Cell Therapy Help In Chondromalacia Of Patella In A Teenager?

Hello, You do not need to be worried about this thing. Chondromalacia patella is a self limited disorder and It will improve with time. So you do not need to be go for any surgery. I do not think that you should try PRP as its result are not very effective. I would recommend her to avoid squatting and sitting cross leg. She should also avoid cycling. This is needed for six months. Tablet Diacerin 100mg per day should be given to her. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks