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Suggest An Alternative To Knee Replacement

Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2014

Question: other than knee replacement what is recommended for severe knee pain relief?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
buprenorphine transdermal skin patch.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

For severe knee pain relief other than knee replacement u can use buprenorphine transdermal skin patch.
U can apply 20 mg patch over your chest.It controls pain for 7 days after which u have to replace the patch with a new one.

Hope i have answered your query.
Regards
Dr De

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (3 hours later)

Do I need a prescription to get the patch?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
longer lasting analgesic

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Since the drug is a strong opioid and 25 times longer lasting analgesic than morphine, u will need a doctors prescription to get the patch.

Wishing u good health.

Regards

DR De

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D