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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paradise
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paradise
Posts: 855
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Originally Posted by Dubious
Yes, I have. It's called patello-femoral syndrome, or in older venacular, chondromalacia patellae. The hallmark is pain and clicking behind the kneecap, worse with stairs and increasing pain of the same while enduring prolonged sitting. Of course, you need to have it properly orthopedically diagnosed with appropriate treatment regime directed. Assuming that is the case, direct approaches include various PT and exercise modalities directed at the knee, anti-inflammatory medications and possibly prescription orthotics if you are a heavy over-pronator (especially with a large Q angle) which would cause a medial subluxation of the kneecap, worsening over time, when you walk. Unless it is a last resort, stay away from anyone who recommends lateral release surgery.
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Oh, one last thought, meniscal tear and extremely unlikely ligamentous disruption would be on the list of doubtful possibilities considering your age, but could easily be ruled out with MRI! I hope you can explore those, with socialized medicine and all....
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