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Pain In Knees Due To Long Time Sitting Cross Leg Do I Have Gap In My Knees
Question: I used to sit cross legged all the time even while working from a chair. Now I have pain in the front part of my knee. Is this serious?? Please check my knee xray- also which I have sent . My doctor is out of town so wanted to clear my doubts. Do I have gap in my knees?? I am 27 years old. 5'2 height and 54 kgs weight.
Brief Answer:
X Rays are within normal limits
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your complaints and seen the x rays and prescription.
Anterior knee pain is very common at this age esp. after sitting cross legged or on chair for a long time. It is called Chondromalacia patellae- that is thinning and irregularity of under surface of patella .
Your x rays are normal as expected .
I would suggest avoid sitting cross legged for sometime , Keep your knee straight when sitting or working.
Take pain killers as and when required.
Start Quadriceps exercises- will be taught to you by your physiotherapist.
Overall not a cause for worry.
Thanks for the question. I hope to have answered your query. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Thanks.
Dr Gopal Goel
X Rays are within normal limits
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your complaints and seen the x rays and prescription.
Anterior knee pain is very common at this age esp. after sitting cross legged or on chair for a long time. It is called Chondromalacia patellae- that is thinning and irregularity of under surface of patella .
Your x rays are normal as expected .
I would suggest avoid sitting cross legged for sometime , Keep your knee straight when sitting or working.
Take pain killers as and when required.
Start Quadriceps exercises- will be taught to you by your physiotherapist.
Overall not a cause for worry.
Thanks for the question. I hope to have answered your query. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Thanks.
Dr Gopal Goel
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