Chondromalacia Patella Treatment

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Chondromalacia Patella Treatment Chondromalacia is a general term referring to damage to the cartilage of the joints, but often this term is used to refer to damage to the cartilage that covers the patella (knee cap). This is because the knee joint is the area of the body most often affected by chondromalacia. This cartilage is important as both a shock absorber and for ensuring the patella can glide smoothly through the femoral groove. When it is damaged, the result is often painful inflammation in the patellar region. At its onset, this pain can usually be characterized as a dull ache at the front of the knee behind the kneecap. (For more on types of knee pain, see “ Anterior, Posterior, Medial & Lateral Knee Pain. ”) RICE Treatment for Chondromalacia Treatment of chondromalacia varies based on the extent of the damage and the causal factors. The first line of defense for chondromalacia treatment is to rest the knee and to try to get swelling under control. Ice, compression, elevation and the use of anti-inflammatory medications can be quite effective for reducing this inflammation of the knee. A chondromalacia patella knee brace can also be helpful both for resting the knee and for providing compression. Hinged chondromalacia patella knee braces provide compression and stability, optimized by medial and lateral hinges for added ligament support. Correct Knee Cap Tracking with a Chondromalacia Patella Brace Other conservative modes of treatment address some of the causal factors of chondromalacia, such as a patella that is not tracking as it should, whether that is due to weak thigh and hip muscles, injury or simply the anatomy of one’s knee. There are several patella tracking braces , these knee braces for chondromalacia both help keep the kneecap centered when the joint moves, plus they feature silicone inserts that activate the joint muscles and stimulates circulation, thereby reducing inflammation, stimulating healing and enhancing proprioception (NF). The