Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain On The Knee

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015

Question: Hi, I am XXXXXXX , 65 yeas old, and my right knee get out of his place with terrible pain, already a few times.I manage to put it back , but it is very painful.
History : in 2007 became swelled apparently with no reason, but after investigations, some arthritis seems to be the problem;an injection with cortisone was good for that moment, but didn't help in time too much No treatment only painkillers. Can I do something now, with that hew condition?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are having osteoarthritis of right knee joint.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think that you have dislocation knee due to osteoarthritis. Rest and splinting can help.

You are having osteoarthritis of right knee joint as it is common in your age. It is degenerative ( age related) disease. Glucosamine is helpful in slowing and to some extent repair the degeneration. Diacerine is also similar drug. For pain relief rest, elevation, hot fomentation and analgesic such as ibuprofen are helpful. If pain is severe strong analgesic such as tramadol is useful. Local application of diclofenac gel will be soothing.

Your condition can further be assessed by x ray of both hips in standing position.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

I want to thank you very much for your answer,I will try what you have advised me .Yes I know ; that was my first diagnostic. And I know that is not too much to do for that.You advise to me to have rest, but I am already obese and I want to have some sort of gym or walking. I try to slim but it is not easy .Also the pain from my hip make me to walk limping, but after a while I can walk almost normal, and in 2 years my body was transform horrible, unfortunately, and I am really very sad about that.
Thank you once again XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can resume activities as soon as pain subside

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back

Rest is only advisable for 1-2 weeks as you got your knee out( subluxation) recently. Once your pain reduces you can continue to your activities.
After seeing the condition of your hips and knees on standing x ray views , further decision about joint replacement (Hip and Knee replacement) may be taken.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
You Rest already discussed.
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Wishing you good health
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj