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Suggest Treatment For Burning Pain On The Top Of My Knee Cap Along With Swelling And Difficulty In Walking
Question: I have a burning pain on the top of my knee cap. it feels like the tendon. it is swollen and hard to walk. It took about 2 weeks before it started to ease. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Can be bursitis or arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The burning pain on the top of the knee cap with pain on walking is likely to be due to bursitis or arthritic changes in the knee joint.
I will advise you to do standing X-ray knees and if required MRI scan can be done. Other investigations needed are Serum B12 and Serum vitamin D levels and start supplements according to the levels.
If there is destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help, along with knee exercises
For level of osteoporosis DEXA scan can be done to start proper medications.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION: Protecting the joints from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. Avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION –
USING CANES: Assistive devices can make it easier to go about your day without stressing your painful joint. A cane may take weight off your knee or hip as you walk. Carry the cane in the hand opposite the leg that hurts.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You can take them after consulting an orthopedic surgeon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Can be bursitis or arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The burning pain on the top of the knee cap with pain on walking is likely to be due to bursitis or arthritic changes in the knee joint.
I will advise you to do standing X-ray knees and if required MRI scan can be done. Other investigations needed are Serum B12 and Serum vitamin D levels and start supplements according to the levels.
If there is destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help, along with knee exercises
For level of osteoporosis DEXA scan can be done to start proper medications.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION: Protecting the joints from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. Avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION –
USING CANES: Assistive devices can make it easier to go about your day without stressing your painful joint. A cane may take weight off your knee or hip as you walk. Carry the cane in the hand opposite the leg that hurts.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You can take them after consulting an orthopedic surgeon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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