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Question: I have a problem and strong pain in my both knees, I visited an orthopedic consultant and the MRI scan do confirm grade 4 chondromalacia patella both knees, on the left side there was most likely loose cartilage. Mild lateral tilt to patella.
Since the Physical therapy didn’t help and the pain is affecting my daily activities and mobility, now the plan is arthroscopy and debridement as well as lateral release. Also assess the patellofemoral joint.
My question here, do you advise me to do both knees at once? or you don’t recommend, I am not sure how much I need support and how difficult the surgery.
Since the Physical therapy didn’t help and the pain is affecting my daily activities and mobility, now the plan is arthroscopy and debridement as well as lateral release. Also assess the patellofemoral joint.
My question here, do you advise me to do both knees at once? or you don’t recommend, I am not sure how much I need support and how difficult the surgery.
Brief Answer:
You are suffering from osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You are suffering from osteoarthritis.Surgery will definitely help you.you should go for surgery one by one.Surgery is routine one ,you have to take rest for 3-4 wks.While waiting for surgery you can take diacerine and glucosamine along with physiotherapy will help you.
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
You are suffering from osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You are suffering from osteoarthritis.Surgery will definitely help you.you should go for surgery one by one.Surgery is routine one ,you have to take rest for 3-4 wks.While waiting for surgery you can take diacerine and glucosamine along with physiotherapy will help you.
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
Thanks for your reply, but i would like to do both knees at once. Is this possible? I will be able to move and do my daily activities alone?
To what level the situation will be difficult if i did both at once??
To what level the situation will be difficult if i did both at once??
Brief Answer:
Depends on surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
This all of course depends on the person and the procedure taking place. it is a LOT more difficult to get around with TWO bad legs, going to the bathroom DON'T let anyone put pressure on you, but make the decision urself and what you feel is best.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Depends on surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
This all of course depends on the person and the procedure taking place. it is a LOT more difficult to get around with TWO bad legs, going to the bathroom DON'T let anyone put pressure on you, but make the decision urself and what you feel is best.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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