Question

Does grade 2 chondromalacia patella require surgery ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Grade 1 severity indicates softening of the cartilage in the knee area.

Grade 2 indicates a softening of the cartilage along with abnormal surface characteristics. This usually marks the beginning of tissue erosion.

Grade 3 shows thinning of cartilage with active deterioration of the tissue.

Grade 4, the most severe grade, indicates exposure of the bone with a significant portion of cartilage deteriorated. Bone exposure means bone-to-bone rubbing is likely occurring in the knee

therefore surgery is not necessary.