Chondromalacia patella is the wear and tear of the cartilage of the patellofemoral joint surface, the recovery time is related to the severity of the condition and the treatment, it takes about 6 weeks for the milder condition and 2~3 months for the more severe condition. Chondromalacia patella, or chondromalacia patella, means that the cartilage of the patellar joint surface is worn out and peeled off, and the friction surface of the patella rubs against the articular surface in front of the femoral condyles when the knee joint flexes and extends, causing joint pain. Usually the pain of such patients can be improved, but the recovery time needs to be judged according to the condition, which is commonly seen in the following cases: 1. Mild condition: for patients with mild symptoms, after active cooperation with the treatment, after braking, physical therapy and hot compresses and other treatments, it can be gradually improved and recovered in about 6 weeks. 2. Severe condition: for patients with severe symptoms, the treatment time and recovery time is longer, usually need 2~3 months. Patients should pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous activities, generally need to restrict activities and other conservative treatment. Such as limiting strenuous activities, while using some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib and other drugs to protect the cartilage, commonly glucosamine and so on. Chondromalacia patella usually needs to be considered for surgical treatment under doctor’s advice when medication is not effective. Common surgical treatments include arthroscopic treatment and patellofemoral joint surface replacement surgery. If you suffer from chondromalacia patella, you should consult a doctor in time and treat it actively so as not to miss your condition.