Can chondromalacia patella be cured?

Can chondromalacia patella be cured?

Can Chondromalacia Patella Be Permanent or Cured? The outlook for recovery from chondromalacia patella is excellent. Full recovery is expected, even though it can take months to years to resolve.

What causes patellar chondromalacia?

Chondromalacia patellae is caused by an irritation of the underside of the kneecap. It may be the result of the simple wear-and-tear on the knee joint as we age. In younger people, it is more often due to an acute injury such as a fall or a long-term overuse injury related to sports.

What causes increased Q angle?

The Q-angle is increased by genu valgum, external tibial torsion, femoral anteversion, lateral positioned tibial tuberosity, and tight lateral retinaculum. CT scan study of the patellofemoral articulation is found to be very helpful.

How do you fix excessive Q angle?

The most effective way to decrease a high Q angle and to lower the biomechanical stresses on the knee joint is to prevent excessive pronation with custom-made functional orthotics. One study found that using soft corrective orthotics was more effective in reducing knee pain than was a traditional exercise program.

How do you fix Q angle?

There is no manipulation or adjustment (such as you might receive at a chiropractor) to reduce Q angle. Correct biomechanics must be achieved through a rehabilitation program which focuses on restoring flexibility to tight muscles (commonly calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Weaker muscles must also be strengthened.

Does MRI show chondromalacia?

The diagnosis of chondromalacia patella on MRI can be definitive, but it can be directly correlated to the strength of the magnet for the MRI. Low-field strength MRIs, such as those with 1.0 or 1.5 Tesla magnets, may not show chondromalacia as well as higher-field strength Tesla magnets such as a 3.0 Tesla MRI scan.

What is an abnormal Q angle?

When measured standing, the Q angle should fall between 18° and 22°. One author considers standing Q angles greater than 25° in females and 20° in males to be abnormal.