Psychotherapist

[Provi]

Greetings from El Paso;

Can you help me with the folllowing question?

Is there any kind of minimally invasive surgery for a fissure of the knee cartiledge under the patella?

Thank you,
Linda

[Provi]

Thank you for your response to my recent inquiry
about minimally invasive surgery for a "fissure
of  knee cartilage under the patella." A patient
of mine drives an eighteen wheeler for an occupation.
and experiences "excruciating pain" when having to
step down on the clutches to shift. She will be grateful
to you as well for the feedback and direction given
to carry on a discussion with her orthopedic physician.

Again , thank you for your expertise and time taken
to respond to this inquiry. Have a wonderful Holiday
Season. Be well.

Linda

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi Linda!
The ‘fissure of the knee cartilage under the patella’ can be corrected by braces, taping, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, physiotherapy or surgery. Minimally invasive surgery would involve debridement and chondroplasty. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

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