Patient's question:
My father is now over 60 years old, and he is getting older and older. He has always been surviving in the countryside. Now he has developed patellar softening, and he is simply unwilling to go to the hospital for surgery. Hello, what are the treatments for patellar softening?Doctor's answer:
Patellofemoral softening should first be adjusted in daily life to prevent fatigue, heavy physical labor, going up and down stairs, hiking, and pay attention to preventing cold and chilling. It is possible to wear elbow pads. If the symptoms are severe, oral medications that promote cartilage nutrition can be taken. In necessary cases, medication can be injected into the joint cavity. If exercise pain is severe, it is often advisable to wear braces or use crutches. It is still recommended to seek regular medical treatment at a hospital.