Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: My dad is 68 yrs old. He has been suffering from knee pain for quite some time. His knee cap has deterioted, probabaly so much so that he need to have knee replace ment surgery.
He still manages to go for walks morning and in the evenings, feels throbbing pain in the nights and early morning.
He is reluctant to go the knee surgery as he says as long as he can manage

My question: is it good for him to carry on like that or is it better to go for the surgery. he can't walk normally.
He is a man of great will power.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If possible send the x-ray picture

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.To help you better please send the x-ray picture. There is no harm in delaying the surgery provided he do not require pain killer in excess and 7 days a week and 365 day.
My suggestion would be-
1.Maintain weight according to height with regular knee exercises.
2.Avoid sitting on floor .
3.May take Glucosamin and chondroitin sulphate (cap.rejoint),injection synvisc is also good option in early arthritis, to delay the surgery.
Hope this suffices.
Take care

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