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Suffering From Knee Joint Pain, MRI Showed Degeneration Of Knee And Suggested Orthoscopy. How Long Cartigen Be Used?

Posted on Sun, 13 Oct 2013

Question: how long cartigen cm used by ostioarthies patients
is food supplement helpful for kee joint pain i am suffering from knee joint pain since 2008 MRI at chandigarh shows its due to degeneration of knee and orthoscopy was suggested

Answered by Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can take cartigen for 4-5 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX

It is very unusual to find arthritic changes in the knee joint at your age.

Generally, Glucosamine sulfate (cartigen) combinations can be taken for 4-5 months period during which time significant improvement in the pain results.

Food supplements may not be directly show any effect on arthritic knees but may contribute to general health of the bone and/or cartilage.
Turmeric, Ginger and Fish oil supplements are proven to have antiinflammatory and analgesic properties. Use of Calcium & Vitamin D supplements, Zinc , copper , selenium and boron contribute to strength and integrity of bone and cartilage.

Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further

Regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar