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What Causes Pain In The Left Knee?
Question: my mother is suffering from pain in left knee.
attaching her mri report.
please tell me the issue
attaching her mri report.
please tell me the issue
Brief Answer:
osteoarthritis of her knee
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
According to the symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of her knee with osteoporosis.
For destruction of menisci arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help, along with knee exercises
For level of osteoporosis DEXA scan can be done to start proper medications.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION: Protecting the joints from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. Avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION –
USING CANES: Assistive devices can make it easier to go about the day without stressing the painful joint. A cane may take weight off the 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. She can take them after consulting an orthopaedic surgeon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
osteoarthritis of her knee
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
According to the symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of her knee with osteoporosis.
For destruction of menisci arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help, along with knee exercises
For level of osteoporosis DEXA scan can be done to start proper medications.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION: Protecting the joints from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. Avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION –
USING CANES: Assistive devices can make it easier to go about the day without stressing the painful joint. A cane may take weight off the 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. She can take them after consulting an orthopaedic surgeon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
does it require a surgery or can be cured with medicines and exercise.
What precautions she need to take immediately
What precautions she need to take immediately
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is an age related change that cannot be reversed completely even with the best treatment. Her knees cant become young again.
Medicines and exercise can help in preventing further deterioration and can help her maintaining a normal pain free life. She needs to consult an orthopedician for a physical examination and medicines. After the pain decreases she can gradually start with exercises. She can use a cane for now.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is an age related change that cannot be reversed completely even with the best treatment. Her knees cant become young again.
Medicines and exercise can help in preventing further deterioration and can help her maintaining a normal pain free life. She needs to consult an orthopedician for a physical examination and medicines. After the pain decreases she can gradually start with exercises. She can use a cane for now.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hi doctor,
there is 1 more query..
i had a tear in my ligament.
its been 3 weeks of rest but still my knee is very stiff .
attaching my mri report.
let me know what i can do
there is 1 more query..
i had a tear in my ligament.
its been 3 weeks of rest but still my knee is very stiff .
attaching my mri report.
let me know what i can do
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy will help.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
You have suffered a sprain and partial tear of the ligament. This gradually heals with rest.
The stiffness of the knee is due to immobilization. The stiffness will gradually decrease with hot compress and regular physiotherapy.
Regards.
Physiotherapy will help.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
You have suffered a sprain and partial tear of the ligament. This gradually heals with rest.
The stiffness of the knee is due to immobilization. The stiffness will gradually decrease with hot compress and regular physiotherapy.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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