My fiancee is having chondromalacia patella with 3/4 cartilage damage. What is the prognosis? and how much chances of limping remain after proper treatment?

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Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. 3/4 th of cartilage damage is very significant, can you tell me what is the scale of anterior knee pain say on a scale of 1-10? also could you kindly send me mri films/reports so that I can see and advise you accordingly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.

Akshay Kumar Saxena · Accepted Answer

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. 3/4 th of cartilage damage is very significant, can you tell me what is the scale of anterior knee pain say on a scale of 1-10? also could you kindly send me mri films/reports so that I can see and advise you accordingly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.