Running causes hig... Read More A 33-year-old member asked: 44 years experience Family Medicine Yes, but: Knee replacement should be reserved (in my non-orthopedic) opinion for severe knee disease-not the 2 conditions you mentioned. 25 years experience Orthopedic Surgery Last restort: Chondromalacia patella (runners knee) is due to overload of the patellofemoral joint (knee cap against the end of the thigh bone). Read More A 46-year-old member asked: 19 years experience Orthopedic Surgery Sometimes: For severe chondromalacia of the patella in which there is extensive exposed bone, knee replacement is an option. 25 years experience Orthopedic Surgery Last resort treatmen: Running causes high forces in this portion of the joint. So does arising from a chair, going up/down stairs. Treatment consists of activity modifica... Read More A member asked: 37 years experience Emergency Medicine It will definitely: prolong recovery to a degree as the patellar tendon is a significant part of knee stability and mobility.
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