A condition analogous to primary osteoarthritis affecting the patello-femoral joint of young adults.
In this disease, the articular cartilage covering the patella and articular surface of the femur becomes softened, fibrillated and finally ulcerated.
1) Cumulative effect of decades of use i.e., ageing
2) Congenital abnormalities in joint structure or function eg:- hypermobility and abnormally shaped joint
3) Trauma
4) Crystal deposition- uric acid
5) Previous inflammatory disease of joint (septic arthritis)
1) Bony pain
2) Weakness
1)X-ray studies
2)E.S.R
3)Rheumatoid factor
1) Estradiol worsens chondromalacia, botanicals like Glycyrrhiza glabra contain phytoestrogens that bind to estrogen receptors
2) Insulin insensitivity or deficiency predisposes to chondromalacia so maintain blood sugar levels
3) Maintain normal body weight
4) Antioxidant nutrients
5) Niacinamide*
6) Vit-E*
7) Vit-C*
8) Pantothenic acid*
9) Physiotherapy, hot fomentation and walking help to improve functional status and relieve pain in
chondromalacia
10) Boswellia serrata – Indian tree
According to ayurveda, this is predominantly a “VATA” dosha disorder which becomes more severe with age. But if patient is ready to follow a strict diet regime with medicines, this disease can be cured completely. Therefore, ayurveda treatment is highly recommended.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
In this disease, the articular cartilage covering the patella and articular surface of the femur becomes softened, fibrillated and finally ulcerated.
Causes of Chondromalacia
1) Cumulative effect of decades of use i.e., ageing
2) Congenital abnormalities in joint structure or function eg:- hypermobility and abnormally shaped joint
3) Trauma
4) Crystal deposition- uric acid
5) Previous inflammatory disease of joint (septic arthritis)
Symptoms of Chondromalacia
1) Bony pain
2) Weakness
Investigations for Chondromalacia
1)X-ray studies
2)E.S.R
3)Rheumatoid factor
Treatment / Home remedies for Chondromalacia
1) Estradiol worsens chondromalacia, botanicals like Glycyrrhiza glabra contain phytoestrogens that bind to estrogen receptors
2) Insulin insensitivity or deficiency predisposes to chondromalacia so maintain blood sugar levels
3) Maintain normal body weight
4) Antioxidant nutrients
5) Niacinamide*
6) Vit-E*
7) Vit-C*
8) Pantothenic acid*
9) Physiotherapy, hot fomentation and walking help to improve functional status and relieve pain in
chondromalacia
10) Boswellia serrata – Indian tree
Ayurveda approach for Chondromalacia
According to ayurveda, this is predominantly a “VATA” dosha disorder which becomes more severe with age. But if patient is ready to follow a strict diet regime with medicines, this disease can be cured completely. Therefore, ayurveda treatment is highly recommended.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
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