An articular cartilage injury is common in people who practice running sports or high-impact sports. They appear in joints such as the knee, ankle and hip. In this post we tell you what the symptoms of a chondral injury are, its causes and the best treatment for this injury.
What is articular cartilage?
Articular cartilage, of a variety called hyaline, is a tissue with low cellular density. It is made up of chondrocytes, units responsible for synthesizing the extracellular matrix.
Articular cartilage covers the bony surfaces that form the elements of the joints, so it is a special fabric.
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The main function of cartilage is to transmit and support the forces on the articular surfaces that are carried out with movements.
Likewise, Articular cartilage is responsible for reducing the chances of suffering from joint injuries, facilitating smooth sliding movements.
What type of collagen does articular cartilage have?
Articular cartilage is made up of fibers of collagen type II. This type provides some resistance to the joints, in addition to strengthening the bones.
What is a chondral injury?
A chondral lesion, also known as Cartilage injury is one that appears in the cartilage of the joints, which should not be confused with osteochondral lesions, as these affect the underlying bone.
Chondral injuries are more common in the knee, ankle and hip, so the treatment for each of them will be completely different.
Within the chondral injuries of the knee, chondropathies that affect the patella can be found, as well as chondral lesions on the articular surface of the femur. In most cases, these accompany cruciate ligament injuries.
For its part, talar chondropathy can also be detected, when it affects the ankle area, as well as acetabular chondropathy, if it affects the acetabulum of the hip.
Causes of articular cartilage injury
There are various causes that cause the appearance of chondral lesions.
First of all, most of Injuries to the articular cartilage are caused by accidents during sports practice, when performing repetitive impact physical activity and high impact exercises.
Other injuries are caused by a direct impact on the joint, such as blows and trauma.
Furthermore, overweight and the pressure that exists in the joints can contribute to the presentation of this type of chondral lesions.
The presence of meniscus injuries, as well as injuries to the ligament, also cause the appearance of an injury to the articular cartilage.
Symptoms of chondral injury
As for the symptoms that arise from articular cartilage injuries, they are very particular, which is why they require special treatment.
A chondral injury can cause severe pain in the affected joint, so that it swells.
This injury is especially important, since it can cause some difficulty and limitation in the movement of the affected joint.
Risk factors for chondral lesions
It is essential to understand the risk factors that can increase the likelihood of suffering a chondral (articular cartilage) injury. With this knowledge, we can prevent chondral injuries and apply early treatment.
These are some of the factors that increase the risk of joint cartilage injuries:
- High-impact sports:They can cause microtrauma to the joints, progressively wearing down the cartilage.
- Direct trauma: Strong blows, falls or accidents can be causes of a chondral injury.
- Overweight or obesityExcess weight can increase pressure on our joints and cause cartilage damage in the long run.
- Muscle imbalance or joint misalignment: These imbalances alter the body's mechanics and can cause long-term joint injury due to excessive cartilage wear.
- Previous injuries: If you have suffered previous joint injuries, this can increase the risk of cartilage injury by making it more vulnerable.
- Age and natural wear and tearWith age, cartilage loses elasticity and regenerative capacity, increasing the risk of fissures and chondral injuries.
Habits and conditions that influence joint health
Practicing high-impact sports, lack of moderate exercise, or being overweight are some of the factors that make our cartilage more vulnerable and can promote the appearance of chondral injuries.
Treatment for an injury to the articular cartilage
As a conservative treatment, it is recommended to apply ice to reduce inflammation in the damaged joint. Likewise, it is important rest when the patient has an injury to the cartilage of a joint.
For the treatment of chondral lesions, the specialist will diagnose the degree of injury, so that he can determine the most appropriate treatment for each case.
In its treatment, the possible causes of chondropathy will be corrected. In the case of chondral injuries in the knee, the patella will be aligned, correcting meniscus injuries and strengthening the supporting muscles.
Arthroscopic surgery is one of the most innovative minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of chondral lesions.
With small incisions in the skin, our specialists can directly observe the inside of the joints.
Prof. Dr. Elgeadi's team has professionals specializing in knee microsurgery in Madrid, recognized both nationally and internationally. In this way, a complete recovery of the patient is achieved with good results.
In any case, the evolution of this injury must be monitored and controlled.
How to prevent chondral injuries?
Since the appearance of injuries to the cartilage of the joints is a consequence of being overweight, To prevent chondral injuries it is important to control your weight.
In addition, it is essential to carry out activities and physical exercise on a regular and moderate basis, which contributes to the prevention of articular cartilage injuries.
Physiotherapy is another measure that should be considered for the prevention of chondral injuries.
Rehabilitation and recovery after a chondral injury
A proper approach to rehabilitation is key to regaining mobility and strength in the affected joint. Proper joint repair can prevent long-term complications.
Recommended physical therapy exercises and techniques
The exercises guided by a expert physiotherapist They help improve stability and muscle strength that have been lost due to chondral injury.
An articular cartilage injury not treated in time can lead to a functional limitation of the affected joint, thus facilitating the appearance of other pathologies such as the development of osteoarthritis. It has the Elgeadi Clinic team for the treatment of trauma pathologies.
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I have a knee problem and all the traumatologists I consult give me a different diagnosis.
Good morning Gloria,
Thanks for your comment.
To offer you a diagnosis, it would be necessary for you to come to our Madrid trauma clinic, where we can carry out the necessary medical studies.
All the best.
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J' ai 78 years, in surpoids et gros problèmes de genoux qui nécessiterait une PTG mais ayant une cardiomyopathie avec insuffisance cardiacaque (donc très vite essoufflée) et on wind me découvrir un problème aux poumons donc encore plus de difficultiesés à respirar)
Je viens de passer une IRM c est catastrophique mais mon chirurgien ne veut pas m opérer car dans mon état je ne pourrai pas faire la réééducation indispensable après une pose de PTG. Je souffre le martyr H24 je ne peux plus marcher
All specialists are dead.
Que me conseillerez vous car je vais finir en fauteuil roulant. The other genou is in the même état. Arthrose stage IV, meniscopathie, tricompartmental gonarthrose, rupture ancienne complète ligament croisé posterior .
Thank you
Hello Giorgio,
We are so lucky to learn that you are going through a period of intense pain. We understand that the point at this situation is very difficult, so that the processing options are limited.
To offer a more precise orientation, it will be essential to evaluate your medical dossier and your specific kisses.
Si vous le souhaitez, vous pouvez prendre rendez-vous avec us spécialistes en appelant le +34 910 05 39 00. Ils pourront analyzer votre cas en profondeur et envisager d'éventuelles solutions pour améliorer votre qualité de vie.
Greetings.
Good afternoon, my name is Nohora, they were diagnosed.
Condal injury with mild osteoarthritis also bursitis and Baker's cyst hurts and they do not do any treatment, what can you recommend, please, thank you
Good morning Nohora,
In order to offer you a personalized treatment, it is first necessary to study the affected area. You can request an appointment with our trauma doctors if you wish.
All the best.
Hello, ask what the best treatment would be because I was diagnosed with a focus of deep chondral ulceration in the posterior loading zone of the extreme femoral condylium, which measures 9.7 x 4.6 mm in its axes, the traumatologist prescribed only one pill, greetings and thank you
Hello Felipe, thank you very much for your question.
If it does not affect the load-bearing area, the treatment is conservative, which will depend a lot on the size of the fracture and how much it affects the load-bearing joint.
Hello, excellent information, I would like to consult you about my case, I have a chondral injury and the doctor suggests I have surgery:
Type of operation: LEFT KNEE ARTHROSCOPY + MENISCAL SUTURE
This is an excerpt from my MRI analysis:
Chondral defect in full thickness punches up to 0.7 x 1.6 cm diameters
transverse and anteroposterior in the area of the posterior aspect of the medial femoral condyle with incipient bone edema and irregular chondral wear with suggestive deep chondral flap and bone edema in the area of the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau.
I also told you that I am dedicated to playing amateur soccer, I trained between 2-4 days a week, I wanted to know if there were any other alternatives before the operation.
Hello Daniel,
We assume that you are young, so it would be most advisable to undergo surgery and repair the injuries that your knee presents.
Greetings.
Good afternoon, good information! I have a knee injury and I had an MRI that shows a grade 2 chondral injury on the internal facet of the patella and an osteochondral injury on the load-bearing surface of the internal condyle without tendon or ligament alterations! My question is what rehabilitation I could have or if it requires surgery. The truth is I have an orthopedic appointment in 3 months and the pain when walking is intense and frequent! I hope you can help me, thank you very much. I am 32 years old and I did specific soccer sports activities and I have not played sports again.
Hello Cristian,
It would be interesting to perform infiltrations with hyaluronic acid and strengthen the knee. In order to give you a more accurate diagnosis and treatment, it would be best to be able to see you in person.
You can make an appointment with one of our specialist traumatologists.
Greetings.
Good morning,
I have pain in my knee on the external side when doing impact sports (tennis, running...) I don't feel any pain when walking or cycling, I have an MRI and the result is:
8mm chondral defect. on posterior surface of the lateral femoral condyle.
How do you think I can solve this problem?
thank you so much
greetings
Hello John,
We cannot give you an answer without having full knowledge of your case. The best thing would be to see you in consultation, see your tests and develop a rehabilitation plan in a particular way. You can make an appointment by calling +34 910 053 900.
Greetings
Hi there !
Excellent information!
I would like advice on my diagnosis regarding my right wrist, dexterous hand. The MRI report says: Intramedullary formation in the distal pole of the scaphoid, presents isointense signal in T1 sequence and hyperintense in STIR, measures 6.30mm, findings in relation to the chondral lesion (probable enchondroma). My symptoms are weakness, a lot of discomfort inside the wrist.
Thank you very much in advance if you advise me.
Hello Victoria,
We would need to review the X-ray tests as well as an MRI study of the affected limb. Study the causal mechanism and assess the best possible treatment.
You can request a consultation at 91 005 39 00
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Hello, I have an injury in my. Left knee, my MRI showed that I have a complex external meniscus tear. and chondropathy grade 3-4 at the level of the. loading surface of the femoral condyle and external tibial plateau. It hurts too much. knee when walking. I can fold normal but I. It hurts and I can't last more than 10 minutes. I feel like something is crushing inside me. pain is unbearable
Hi Cesar,
You need to look at the evidence to see what treatment is recommended. It would be best to look at it in consultation.
Greetings
Hello, excellent information to understand a little about chondral injuries.
What has brought me here are my problems with the cartilage in my knee.
The resonance indicates:
Ulceration of the internal femoral cartilage measuring 15 x 25 mm with association of a small focus of subchondral bone edema.
And focal ulcerations of 3 and 5 mm on the external femoral condyle and external tibial plateau.
In addition to slight fluid distension of the medial semimenbranosus bursae, the tibial membranous collateral ligament.
It also indicates Edema in Hoffa's fat. Hoffitis.
Signs of diffuse synovitis.
Joint leak.
After doing physiotherapy (15 sessions of Indiba, ultrasounds and tensile currents...) something has improved but not completely, I still have discomfort when walking and especially when climbing stairs.
I do a lot of stationary cycling in order to improve the muscle tone of the quadriceps, without causing discomfort in the knee.
Any more advice?
I am 65 years old. Sports background in triathlon and currently a lot of swimming and walks (now nothing about walks).
Regards and thanks for everything.
Hello Jesus,
We could review your case and evaluate steps to follow or indicate rehabilitation so that you can regain your physical condition.
We would have to see it in person since around here it is a bit difficult to come up with a correct answer, without seeing your tests or being able to do a physical examination.
You can make an appointment by calling 91 005 39 00.
Greetings
Good evening, I have had a rare injury since July. I hit myself in the knee area and began to have pain in the front of the knee and in the outer part that connects the knee to the quadriceps. In the MRI they diagnosed me with bone edema and osteochondritis in the external tibial plateau. The oddity is that since I had the injury I had a normal life until now, except that my pain is usually sporadic when walking, giving me as if it were contractions or shocks on the side of the quadriceps that joins the knee, which leaves me useless as long as I continue walking. . Do you know any reason for this?
Hi, Pablo,
We would have to take a look at the MRI to evaluate what is causing the pain.
Many factors can influence and a complete study of the case is necessary.
Greetings
Hello doctor, I wanted to consult... I had an MRI and the following came out:
Diffuse bone edema in the external femoral condyle
Thickening and signal changes in the cartilage in projection to the interface ridge with an inflammatory appearance, coexisting signs of subconsral edema and inflammatory signs in Hoffa fat.
The rest is all good...they sent me only Kinesiology...they told me it wasn't for surgery...I'm at a kinesiologist but I don't notice much improvement, only after 3 months is it normal for me to still have discomfort, what do you think? Thank you
Hello Camila,
The best thing would be to be able to see her in consultation, see her imaging tests and perform a physical examination to tell her how to progress.
Greetings
Good afternoon, according to the MRI of my left knee (which has already undergone arthroscopic surgery for a torn external meniscus), I have a torn internal meniscus and a chondral lesion in the central weight-bearing region of the medial femoral condyle with a chronic appearance due to wear and tear/osteoarthritis.
I have two opinions from a traumatologist. One is conservative, and the other is to operate and treat the chondral injury so it doesn't get worse. What do you advise?
Thank you
Hello Elena,
Thank you for sharing your case. In order to provide you with an appropriate recommendation regarding the most appropriate treatment, our medical team will need to thoroughly review your imaging studies and medical history. If you wish, you can schedule a consultation with our team so we can evaluate your case and help you find the best solution for your knee.
Greetings.
Hello, I have been having pain in my left knee for almost a month. After going to the doctor several times and they ignored me, they decided to have a paid MRI in which they removed a grade 3 chondral lesion and a bone spill. In the emergency room, they removed me. They make an appointment in two weeks for traumatology, because today I went to the appointment and the only thing they have done is send me to the physio, I have to say that the swelling from the effusion is still there, and my knee also gets stuck several times a day and then my knee cracks and everyone around me feels the crunch. I would like to know if all this is normal
Hello Laura,
This pathology produces intense pain as a symptom. Before starting any treatment, we recommend that you go to the traumatologist so that he or she can indicate the necessary steps to align the kneecap and strengthen the supporting muscles little by little.
Greetings
Hello, thank you for the information you published.
Great help to facilitate understanding for concerned ignorant people on the subject.
I would like to request some information about a “linear chondrial defect on the external margin of the patellar vertex”
What it is and treatment to evaluate or if surgery is necessary.
Thanks in advance. Greetings
Hi Ricardo,
Contact us at 91 005 39 00. This way we can see your case in consultation and give you the best advice.
Greetings
Hello doctor, I suffered a very bad fall on my knee in the MRI it says
High patella
Grade 3 patellar chondral injury on the lateral facet of the patella
Dr. I had a meniscoceptotomy. I am 40 years old and with previous osteoarthritis problems in minor degrees, after 6 months I can no longer walk well, my knee is as if bent and I cannot stretch it well, the osteoarthritis progressed to grade 3... I have... the fact Dr. You don't know how I regret that surgery since the doctor who operated on me never told me what the risks are, health in Peru is the worst in the world, Dr. Outside of osteoarthritis, do I know what the leg that remains flexed entails? Does that have to be resolved with physio? Is it likely because of the ligament? Can you lead a "normal" life with moderate osteoarthritis? And finally, would it be advisable to get a replacement at my age? I wouldn't want to be like this for years for a replacement since my entire young life is going to go to waste.
here I leave part of the resonance
Left knee:
CONCLUSION:
MODERATE GONARTHROSS.
SIGNS SUGGESTIVE OF CORRESPONDING TO PERSISTENT MEDIAL AND LATERAL MENISCAL TEAR
ACCORDING TO DESCRIPTION, AND/OR EVOLUTIONARY POS SURGICAL CHANGES. CORRELATE WITH TABLE
CLINICAL.
SIGNS IN RELATION TO GRADE II SPRAIN OF THE ANTERIOR CRUCIATED LIGAMENT.
MULTIPLE OSTEOCHONDRAL DEFECTS AT THE LEVEL OF THE JOINT SURFACE OF BOTH
TIBIAL TUBEROSITES WITH MEDIAL PREDOMINANCE, ASSOCIATED WITH SMALL SUB BONE CYSTS
CHONDRAL AND MODERATE SUBCONDRAL DIFFUSE BONE MEDULLARY EDEMA/ BONE CONTUSIONS/
MICROFRACTURES. LIKEWISE, AT THE LEVEL OF SUPRA ADJACENT FEMORAL CONDYLES, MODERATE
DIFFUSE SUBCONDRAL BONE DUFFLE EDEMA/ BONE CONTUSIONS/ MICROFRACTURES. IS ASSOCIATED
THINNING OF THE ARTicular CARTILAGE CORRESPONDING TO SUCH SURFACES
JOINTS, WITH FOCUS OF DELAMINATION AND FOCAL LOSS OF THE SAME.
MODRATED JOINT EFFICIENCY, SYNOVITIS AND DISTENSION OF THE SUPRAPATELAR BURSA
Hi Sebastian,
We could organize an appointment by video conference. Send us an email to clinicaelgeadi@clinicaelgeadi.com
This way we can give you an informed answer.
Greetings
Hello doctor, I am 42 years old and have an injury to my left knee, I had an MRI and these are the results:
Signs of incipient tricompartmental osteoarthritis due to the formation of osteophytosis
marginal without loss of joint spaces.
Two 3 mm subchondral lesions on the internal and inferior slope of the condyle
medial femoral.
Grade IV patellar chondropathy in the medial facet where there is an injury
reactive subchondral with millimetric focus of deep fissure of the hyaline cartilage. Horizontal and oblique tear that mainly involves the posterior horn of the
internal meniscus with extension to the body. Associated millimetric cysts
posterior parameniscals and isolated free fluid flaps as reactive changes.
External meniscus of normal morphology, with no signs of rupture identified.
The cruciate and lateral ligaments are observed intact with thickness and
normal orientation.
The patellar and quadriceps tendon do not present any alterations of interest.
Absence of joint fluid in a pathological amount. Do I have to have surgery or how can it be cured? Thank you
Hello Adrian,
We need to see the evidence, we cannot give you an answer as we lack information.
Greetings
Hello, I have pain in my left knee, they did an MRI, I came out with something in my mild degenerative meniscus, what does that mean and some bone edema, can you give me more information about that, thank you
Hello Maria,
We need to look at the image and see what it has since its explanation is too brief to give you any information.
Bone edema is an inflammation that occurs in the internal part of the bone, known as the medullary area. There are different types and depending on the degree, the type of treatment.
Greetings
Hello, good evening, I have been suffering with a lot of pain when being active, I would like to know if the treatment and surgery is correct.
I had an MRI and the diagnosis says that I have subchondral edema that marginalizes the femoral condyle and tibial plateau. They performed arthroscopic surgery and sutured part of the meniscus. Should they also have intervened surgically on the other injuries?
Hello Lucas,
We need to complete the information you describe to give you an answer.
You can make an appointment at +34 91 005 39 00.
Greetings
مرحبا مساكم الله بالخير، اعاني من آلام في الركبه اليمنى منذ فتره اليا بدأت الركبه اليسرى اكثر معاناتي عند صعود السلالم او الدرج MRI حديثه Description:
Examples:
• مظهر طبيعي للهلالة الجانبية، الرباط الصليبي الأمامي (ACL)، الرباط ال PCL (PCL) أوتار العضلة الرباعية وأوتار الرضفة السفلية.
• ة السطحية طبيعية.
• سلامة العضلات المحيطة بالمفصل الدهنية الطبقات اخلة.
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• ملاحظة منطقة عالية الكثافة تحت الغضروف في الجهة الخلفية الوسطى من الرضفة ممتدة إلى الغضروف السطحي مع ترقق الغضروف وتآكل بؤري، دون Chondromalacia Patellae.
• منطقة صغيرة عالية الكثافة تحت الغضروف في اللقيمة الفخذية الوسطى م ع ترقق خفيف في الغضروف وتآكل طفيف، دون وجود عيب… بتغيرات تنكسية طفيفة في الغضروف وتحت الغضروف.
• تغيرات التهاب المفاصل العظمي (OA) متمثلة في نتوءات عظمية صغيرة على ا لحواف، تصلب تحت الغضروف، وتضيق طفيف في المسافة المفصلية في الحيز الفخذ الظنبوبي الإنسي مع بروز شوكة الظنبوب.
• خط خافت غير محدد عالي الكثافة في القرن الخلفي للهلالة الوسطى دون و صوله إلى السطح المفصلي… مما يشير إلى شكل طفيف من تنكس الهلالة المخاطي
• انصباب زليلي طفيف في الجيب فوق الرضفي.
مازلت ٤٢ عاما ووزني ٦٨ اني من السمنه ابدا
شكراً جزيلاً لك على ترك تعليقك.
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Hello, good afternoon, this is what I got in the exam: Focus of deep chondral ulceration on the internal side of the trochlear, grade III-4, with edema.
subchondral bone.
Mild inflammatory phenomena in the upper external quadrant of Hoffa's body,
probably due to pinching, in the context of extensor apparatus dysfunction.
Minimal joint effusion.
Hello Sandra,
Please contact us at 91 005 39 00 to schedule an appointment and have one of our specialists see your case personally.
Greetings
Good afternoon, I am 33 years old, this is what the MRI showed me
Osteochondral lesion at the apex of the patella measuring 6 mm in transverse diameter with bone edema
adjacent non-displaced bone fragment, full-thickness chondral lesion on the facet
lateral patella with a transverse diameter of 11 mm with subchondral cysts. I would like to know what the treatment would be. The diagnosis is in the right knee with an evolution of 10 months and they have not given me a good management, the pain is very complex…. I hope I can have an answer soon.
Hello Monica,
We do not provide medical advice or analyze specific cases through this medium.
If you would like one of our specialists to review your case, you can make an appointment by calling 91 005 39 00.
Greetings
Good afternoon, I had my first knee injury in June 2023 with a diagnosis of partial ACL tear, g III patellar chondropathy with deep chondral fissure reaching the articular surface. This year in April I injured the same knee again. I had two MRIs, the first one came out
Complete ACL tear, grade IV patellar chondropathy, myxoid degeneration of the posterior horn of the internal meniscus. The second MRI shows
Extensive partial ACL tear with signs of femoro-tibial instability
Grade III patellar chondropathy with deep chondral fissure reaching the articular surface. I am waiting to be seen by social security.
Thanks in advance
All the best,
Hello Javier,
It is essential that you receive specialized care to evaluate treatment options, especially for the instability and damage to the ACL and chondropathy. I hope that you will soon get an appointment and can begin the appropriate rehabilitation.
Greetings
Bonjour
Florent 35 years old
Je souffre after 2 years of a lancinating douleur dans le pied au level de l'Hallux.
I operated on Hallux valgus in 2021, but the pain will be delayed until the end of 2022.
After MRI results:
Retrouve un pincement de l'interligne MTP1 sur son versant médial avec remaniement micro kystique sous-chondraux de la tête de M1 sur son versant médial en hyposignal T1 hypersignal DP.
What to do svp?
Best regards.
Hello,
Pour vous donner this information, nous devrions examiner votre cas lors d'une medical consultation. See our contacter to request a rendezvous.
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Hello
I am writing to you from Chile 🇨🇱 I had an MRI for hip pain and the findings are as follows:
Small junctional ulcer with lateral extent of the upper margin with small subtending cysts (severe chondral lesion).
Regional petrochanteric gluteal friction associated with severe gluteus minimus tendinopathy with apparent focal insertional tears and mild insertional tendinopathy of the gluteus medius.
Focal tear of the anterosuperior lobrum.
They gave me two alternatives: corticosteroid infiltration + PRP under ultrasound and the other would be surgery with a prosthesis.
I am just coming out of a Lumbar Instrumented Arthrodesis surgery (8 months ago) and I am very worried about having another operation.
What do you advise me?
Thank you very much in advance
Hello Isabel,
We prefer to see these very specific cases in consultation in order to have a complete profile of the patient.
You can write to us at info@clinicaelgeadi.com to schedule a video consultation.
Greetings
Good afternoon, my son has been diagnosed with Seber's talalgia and a few months ago he complained of pain/discomfort in one knee, so they performed an MRI in which they diagnosed him with an osteochondral lesion in the medial condyle of the knee, for which the instructions are to use crutches, not do any exercise or physical activity for 3 months and the test is repeated.
We do not understand the prescription, a very active 13-year-old boy, giving him crutches... I don't think it would be very effective. Would that be the correct guideline or should we take some other measure?
Hello Montserrat,
It is common to recommend the use of crutches and restriction of physical activities to allow for recovery and prevent further damage to the joint, as loading the knee can worsen the injury.
To determine if this is the most appropriate treatment, our team of specialists should evaluate the case in detail. If you wish, you can request a second opinion from our team by calling 91 005 39 00 to assess the situation more accurately.
Greetings.
Good morning,
Can you tell me what is the most appropriate treatment for the following resonance result?
«contusions and subchondral fracture that compromise the most external aspect of the lateral femoral condyle and the medial facet of the patella in the lower pole with elongation without complete injury of the medial retinaculum with delamination of the adjacent cartilage to correlate with lateral dislocation of the reduced patella, I still have a very swollen knee and difficulty walking.
Hello Yonatan,
The appropriate treatment will depend on the severity of the injury. Rest, ice, and medications for pain and inflammation are generally recommended. Once the inflammation subsides, physical therapy will be key to regaining mobility and strengthening the knee. In more severe cases, injections or surgery may be considered, depending on a specialist's evaluation.
We suggest you visit a specialist traumatologist for a personalized diagnosis and treatment. If you wish, you can schedule an appointment with our team for a more detailed evaluation.
Greetings.
Hello.
Almost a year ago, I had internal meniscus surgery, and a month later, I suffered a subchondral fracture with bone edema that hasn't healed completely, making it impossible for me to play sports or even work normally. Magnetotherapy hasn't helped. My trauma surgeon wants to perform an arthroscopic examination to see the condition of the cartilage and inject me with intraosseous PRP, and perform punctures or microfractures if necessary. I'd like to know what the success rate is this way.
Thank you
Hello Ramon,
Hello,
Each case is unique and requires a detailed evaluation to determine the most appropriate treatment. If you wish, you can request an appointment with our specialists to discuss your situation in depth and advise you on the best options for your recovery.
We remain at your disposal.
Good afternoon, my MRI diagnosis is: Patellar chondropathy with chondral ulceration on the inner surface. I'd like to know what I should do to resolve this, in case I can stop the deterioration and prevent it from getting worse. Thank you.
Hello Yolanda,
Thank you for your inquiry. Chondropathy of the patella with chondral ulceration of the medial surface is a condition that can affect mobility and cause knee pain. To prevent further deterioration, proper treatment is essential.
Treatment often includes options such as physical therapy to improve knee function, muscle strengthening, and, in some cases, the use of anti-inflammatory medications or specific cartilage therapies. Depending on the severity, it may also be advisable to modify certain activities or even consider more advanced treatments, such as arthroscopy.
We suggest you consult with a trauma or orthopedic surgery specialist to determine the most appropriate treatment for your situation and prevent further complications. If you wish, we can help you schedule a consultation with our team.
Greetings.
Bonjour
Je vous contacte pour avis pour mon fils de 15 ans suite à une arthroscopie pour une ostéochondrite disséquante massive du condyle fémorale.
About 3 months, I began to experience two episodes with articulation breakage and partial function impotence.
Ci dessous le compte redu du chirurgien
Le bilan arthroscanner de son genou droit laisse apparaître une volumineuse ostéochondrite du condyle externe de 25 mm de grandeur dans le plan frontal, de plus de 30 mm de longueur dans la plan sagittal et de un profondeur de plus de 10 mm. Il ya tres peu de tissu osseux au sein du fragment et une fixation du fragment ne me semble pas envisageable.
À mon sens, les techniques habituelles de treatmentement des lésions cartilagineuses de type Mosaicplasty ou Autocart sont dépassées et il faudrait sans doute recourir à une allogreffe massive.
Please tell me if the solutions I refer to are appropriate.
Laquelle serait a prioriser au vu de l'avancement de l'ostéochondrite et de l'âge du patient
Would other technical solutions be useful to you?
Thank you for your review/help.
Best regards
Hello,
Merci de nous avoir partagé les détails concernant le cas de votre fils. Nous comprenons à quel point this situation peut être préoccupante, surtout compte tenu de la complexité de l'ostéochondrite dissecante massive. It is important to understand that this jacket is unique and that the appropriate treatment depends on the appropriate evaluation of medical examinations, as well as on the general status of the patient.
In order for you to offer a more precise and personal orientation, it is essential that specialists can examine the studies carried out in detail. Nous vous recommandons de prendre rendez-vous avec notre équipe afin qu'ils puissent vous fournir un deuxième avis approfondi et adapté aux kisses de votre fils.
Please rest at your disposal to organize the consultation or respond to all the other questions that you may wish to ask.
Greetings.
A great thank you for this article that resonates with my everyday life! Vivre avec de l'arthrose en plus d'une hypothyroïdie, c'est un double défi: les douleurs articulaires et la fatigue s'ajoutent souvent, et il a fallu que je trouve des solutions pour préserver ma mobilité et mon énergie.
L'ostéopathie a été une vraie révélation pour moi, in complement d'une hygiène de vie adaptedée. I also discovered that certain natural complements (such as glucosamine or collagen, which I tried to find on special sites such as [Link removed]) can help me in articulations and in good general terms. Associés à des étirements doux et à une nutrition anti-inflammatoire, ces petits pas sources une énorme différence.
Merci pour ces conseils qui rappellent qu'on peut agir, même avec des maux chroniques – et que chaque détail compte pour mieux vivre au quotidien!
Merci pour votre temoignage. Arthrose et hypothyroïdie peuvent effectivement majorer douleurs et fatigue; une prize en charge globale (ostéopathie, adapted activité, étirements, alimentary) aide souvent. Pour les compléments, privilégiez un avis medical afin d'assurer sécurité et compatibilité avec votre treatmentement.
Très intéressant, merci pour ce partage d'informations .
Merci beaucoup pour votre return! Nous sommes ravis que ces informations vous aient été useful.