
Suggest Treatment For Osteoarthritis

Yes she can take medicine prescribed by second doctor.
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Yes she can take medicine prescribed by second doctor.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION : Protecting the joint from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints. Weight reduction for obese patients, wearing shock-absorbing shoes, avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling.
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.If no relief after medication.
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Is her condition going to detoriate with time??
Please advice.
Knee cap is not much useful, instead you can use hinged knee support.
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Side effect of Hyaluronic viscous shot in knee joint Include.
Known side effect include-Edema can increase post injection. Antigenic reaction can occur.
You may need to do renal function test and pelvic ultrasound.
They can prolong knee replacement for few months.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
Weight reduction will help to reduce pain of osteoarthritis. so take diet accordingly.
Knee cap is not much useful, instead you can use hinged knee support.
Yes osteoarthritis will aggravate with time.
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