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Lateral patellar syndrome compression with chondrosis. b y Elma Trujillo. Things to know about. What is it Causes & Symptoms Treatment & Recovery Precautions. What is Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome with Chondrosis?. Causes Symptoms. Occurs without injury
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Lateral patellar syndrome compression with chondrosis by Elma Trujillo
Things to know about • What is it • Causes & Symptoms • Treatment & Recovery • Precautions
What is Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome with Chondrosis?
Causes Symptoms • Occurs without injury • Excessively tight ligament • Poor alignment • Weakness of the quadriceps muscles • Grinding of the knee • Knee pain • Swelling or tenderness
Treatment & Recovery Anti-inflammatory meds/Multivitamins /Anti-oxidants Weight reduction Strengthening exercises Modification of physical activities Surgery
Precautions Long term use of anti-inflammatory meds Sporadic physical abuse Recurrent swelling