chrondomalacia patella 50 years old

giuliano · Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 24

Hi. I'm 50 year old male and since this occurred I considered my self to be one very healthy individual. These last couple of weeks I'm experiencing strong pain located in my knee.
It all started with some mild pressure in my knee cap but with time- the pain was becoming stronger and stronger.
Then I decided to visit some otrhopedian over this and so I did.
He told me that I should rest for couple of days and then visit him again. He suspects that it could be some condition called chrondomalacia of patella bone. What should I know about this condition?

leppla · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 15

I don’t know what to tell you about this because you still don’t know the exact diagnosis. My brother has been diagnosed with this chrondomalacia and that’s why I know a bit about it.
From what I know about it- Chrondomalacia is actually a softening of the posterior aspect of the kneecap which leads to degeneration and sometimes pain.
Most of the patients don’t feel any symptoms but older people, especially the ones who walk a lot, sometimes feel very strong pain.
Wait for the right diagnosis and then- talk with your doctor about possible medication treatment or even operation.
Best regards!

chrondomalacia patella 50 years old

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