Chondromalacia
patella
We commonly see chondromalacia patella in
runners, cyclists, dancers, weight lifters, skiers, and
football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis players. However, any sport or
activity that overuses the knees will put the patient at risk for
developing chondromalacia patella.
What is
chondromalacia patella?
The patella, or
kneecap, is covered on its
back side by a thick layer of articular cartilage. Chondromalacia patella occurs when this cartilage deteriorates or
erodes resulting in damage to the cartilage that covers the back part of the
patella (knee cap). This articular cartilage allows smooth movement and also
provides shock absorption between the patella and the groove through which it
runs that is formed by the femur and the tibia. An abnormal alignment between
the patella and the femur can result, which leads to a clicking or crunching in
the joint when it is fully extended.
Prolotherapy for Chondromalacia Patella
We feel a better approach is to stimulate cartilage repair with
Prolotherapy in
conjunction with a good nutrition and supplement program to maximize healing.
Chronic pain is most commonly due to tendon and ligament weakness or cartilage
deterioration, as is the case in chondromalacia patella. The safest and most
effective treatment for repairing tendon, ligament and cartilage damage is
Prolotherapy performed by an experienced
Prolotherapy doctor such as Dr. Hauser.
In simple terms, Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair painful areas. It
does so by inducing a mild inflammatory reaction in the weakened ligaments and
cartilage. Since the body heals by inflammation,
Prolotherapy
treatment stimulates
healing.
Prolotherapy is the only treatment available
that stimulates cartilage repair and regeneration, as is shown by the X-rays
below and
Prolotherapy research. Furthermore, the type of Prolotherapy that we provide here at Caring
Medical offers the most curative results in treating chronic pain. It
effectively eliminates pain because it attacks the source: the fibro-osseous
junction, an area rich in sensory nerves. What’s more, the tissue strengthening
and pain relief stimulated by Prolotherapy is permanent! Dr. Hauser is a
five-time ironman triathlon finisher, as well as an avid cyclist, swimmer, and
runner. He understands athletes, their injuries, and their desire to get back to
training as soon as possible. He also understands how his patients want to avoid
long term rehab, prescription medications, and surgery.
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Ross
Hauser, M.D.
is one of the leading experts
in the treatment of chronic pain and
sports injuries
with
Prolotherapy.
Do you
want to discuss this with us?
Ask
Dr. Hauser About Prolotherapy
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guide NOR AS SPECIFIC HEALTH
RECOMMENDATIONS. Never alter or change your
health management or begin any new health
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of nutritional supplements have not been
evaluated by the FDA.
As with any
medical technique,
Prolotherapy may not be effective for every
individual and there are risks involved,
these risks should be discussed with your
physician.
Results achieved with some may not be
typical of all. Please consult a physician.
Please read
Prolotherapy Risks
There is no known cure for arthritis.
Prolotherapy
and nutritional supplements can help
alleviate, reverse, or end arthritic pain by
treating an underlying cause that
contributes to degenerative disease,
ligament laxity. Strengthening ligaments and
other connective tissue can help prevent
bone on bone arthritis from developing.
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