Whether chondromalacia of the patella will be accompanied by a lifetime needs to depend on the cause of the disease, and in most cases it will not be accompanied by a lifetime. 1. Chondromalacia patella caused by patellofemoral arthropathy, lateral patellar compression syndrome and other diseases can be recovered by correcting the joint relationship, and will not be accompanied by a lifetime. 2. Knee trauma can also lead to patellar injury caused by chondromalacia patella, generally after regular treatment, most patients can recover, and will not be accompanied by a lifetime. 3. Chondromalacia patella caused by long-term sports injuries and joint degeneration and other factors, through drugs, physical therapy and other methods can not be cured, chondromalacia patella may be accompanied by a lifetime. Chondromalacia patella will be accompanied by a lifetime need to be based on the cause of the disease, it is recommended to consult the hospital in a timely manner, clear the cause of the targeted treatment, so as not to cause adverse effects.