
Suggest Treatment For Osteoarthritis In An Elderly Person

Question: i had my feet and ankles reconstructed 3 years ago after a fall from a ladder. I have osteoarthritis as a result.Is there any treatment or surgery avaliable these days to deal with the pain I suffer as a result?I am unable to take treatments that erode the stomach as I have had ulcers in the past. i am a 62 year old athlete.I can bicycle well but standing and walking is very painful. i have had osteoarthritis for many years but nothing as painful as my ankles.
Brief Answer:
Can you attach your reports.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir ,
Thank you for posting your query .
Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that , I will like to know which surgery was done and what was the problem with the joint . Also You need solution for osteoarthritis of knees ? or some else joint . After having a look at all these I will be able to answer you better .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Can you attach your reports.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir ,
Thank you for posting your query .
Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that , I will like to know which surgery was done and what was the problem with the joint . Also You need solution for osteoarthritis of knees ? or some else joint . After having a look at all these I will be able to answer you better .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar


I have X-rays of my feet with pins after surgery. All but 3 pins have been removed. Would this be helpful?
Brief Answer:
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
You must be having records as to what surgery was done and for what reason , also you havent mentioned osteoarthritis of knees or ankles , which one you are talking about that's troubling you .
x ray may not be that helpful but just upload it. I will have a look .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
You must be having records as to what surgery was done and for what reason , also you havent mentioned osteoarthritis of knees or ankles , which one you are talking about that's troubling you .
x ray may not be that helpful but just upload it. I will have a look .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak

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