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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness In The Knee

Posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2017

Question: Dear Sir
i am suffering from stiffness in right knee , specially in morning while getting up from bed and then it disappear after a while. it started 8 months back, when i started running i experienced pain in my right knee. it was not severe but i felt pain even i climb stairs .
i stopped climbing stair and running after then and pain subdued but 3 months back i again started running and pain comes back in my right knee. i visited docor he prescribed some pain killer and calcium for 3 months . but still i feed stiffness in morning. also i do fear pain will come back if again exerts my knee
kindly advice

Regards
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chondromalacia

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query

It appears that you could be suffering from Chondromalacia of the knee cap bone. This is cartilage damage causing rubbing and pain.

I would advise your to get lateral and skyline view xrays of the affected knee.

Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, climbing stairs and kneeling. Apply hot packs to the affected region. Perform quadriceps strengthening exercises.

Do upload the Xray for my review.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (7 hours later)

Thanks for your reply.
few queries, is it ok if i go for a walk for 20-30 mins
will it harm.
generally how long it takes to cure via quadriceps strengthening exercises.
i will also get X-ray done soon and let you know.

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can walk. 6 months Quadriceps exercises

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the reply.

Quadriceps strengthening is important to reduce the stress on the knee by balancing muscle forces. This gives relief. About 6 months will be ideal

You can walk for 45 minutes a day but avoid activities that cause excessive flexion of the knee.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 days later)

hello Sir,

attached here X-ray report and X-Ray Copy for your reference and advice

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No signs of arthritis in this craft

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for uploading the Xray. Though you have not uploaded the Skyline view Xray which I mentioned in my first message.

Anyway this does not show any sure shot signs of arthritis. Continue with exercises and care of the knee. Avoid excessive knee bending.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy