I found this old post re: patellofemoral replacement and would like to ask again anyone's experience with the procedure/prosthesis and how it's working out. If...
Sharon; I am still here! Funny how we last so long on the Internet! I am in St. Louis, MO and if you are anywhere near here my doc does not only the partials...
Thanks again for the info-I had emailed Dr. Albus' office so let's see if I get a response back. I might bug you some more if I don't hear back from them!...
I had arthoscopy on my right knee 2 weeks ago. At this time my doctor found that I had grade 4 chondromalacia, the rest of my knee was perfectly fine. I...
Greetings Ellen! You will find lots and lots of people with a similar condition. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and hopefully you will get some relief...
Hi Ellen, I was at stage 4 in both knees. The first two surgeries I had did not work. The doctor removed the bad cartilage. Within a year the rest of the ...
Dear group, 6 months ago I was injured at work by a direct fall to both knees. My original x-rays showed no abnormalities. I continued to have pain in my left...
Sorry you're having such a hard time with it. No experience with worker's comp on my end, but over the years I have definitely had a lot of benefit from good...
I think you are getting screwed. I have heard of many cases of CP caused by an accident. I would look for a different doctor or a good attorney. Mike MT ... ...
i went through the same thing my doctor would not support Chondromalcia Patella either even though i never had any problems before my injury which was a slip...
Dear Bill and others, Thanks for your responses. I am going to keep getting another doctor's opinion until I get one that says it was caused by the fall on a...
Has anyone had increased pain with the lateral stabilizer brace? I have been trying one since Tuesday but it has increased pain from a 2 or 3 constant pain to...
Has anyone tried any kind of special diet or the glucosamine with positive response? I have read that carrot juicing works wonders for many ailments. Has...
You pretty much have to bug the snot outta them to get them to make those appointments. Call them daily...even twice a day if they don't return your calls. Joi...
YES!!! I cannot wear those at all. If it's causing more pain STOP whatever you are doing. Joi Gizmo & Yoda Max, Jazzy, Bertie, Shelby, Padme' ... From:...
I went through a period of several years of my chondromalacia not bothering me. During that time I was taking glucosamine/chondroitin. But I do remember also...
Rachel, Glucosamine has helped me - I can definitely tell the difference when I take it as compared to when I have slacked off. My doc recommended osteo...
Does anyone have a recommended site or store at which to buy glucosamine? Also does glucosamine have glucose in it? I am interested in finding a reputable...
I got mine at Sams Club. Osteo BiFlex was the brand I got, and it was recommended by my doctor. My doctor had done an informal study and found that in his...
I order a lot of supplements from vitacost.com. Great variety, good prices, many brands. We've found their own brand (NSI) to be really good quality. ...
Me too! All my supplements come from Vitacost, and all but one is their brand. For megamulti's I use Twinlabs' Daily One Tabs with iron. Ann ... From:...
I once tried taking glucosamine/chrondotin for about 2 months. Instead of making my knee better, it made ALL my joints hurt. Finger knuckles, toe knuckles,...
I am just wondering if anyone else on this forum works as a nurse (RN, LPN, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, Tech, etc.)? I am a RN and I work long 12 hour shifts...
Hi Rachel: I havn't been on for a while and in checking saw your post...just wanted to say that "chondromalacia" is not always diagnosed correctly. You CAN...
I've had CP since high school. I did get my RN degree but didn't really want to be a nurse on my feet for 12 hours a day as my knees were bothering me then....
I have both chondromalacia and slight scoliosis in my lower back. I've had two arthroscopic surgeries on my left knee in the past year. My orthopedic surgeon...
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