Chondromalacia patella, otherwise called runner's knee, is when the cartilage under the kneecap gets damaged. It is a common overuse sports injury. It causes pain and grinding sensation in the knee.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have what sounds like Chondromalacia patella which in itself is not a major problem and is commonly seen in young adults who are still growing.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your symptoms and pain, I have a few points to mention. It is possible that the pain is due to quadriceps pull.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you will not need surgery anytime soon, especially during your pregnancy or post-pregnancy period. Type 4 chondromalacia can be easily conserved.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Your knee pain could be due to certain reasons, but common ones are chondromalacia, pain due to knee instability, inflammation, etc.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you have pain in the knee going downstairs.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chondromalacia patella is just a softening of knee cartilage. It will strengthen with exercises and medication and it will get better.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have mentioned pain in the back of your knee region, which radiated both up and down.
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