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I have pain, mild right now, in both knees. X rays show both top and bottom bones together on the inside of both knees. What is best approach right now. Have been told about orthovisc. Does it work? What would you recommend short of surgery? Roger YYYY@YYYY
Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you are having osteoarthritis of both knees. You want to know about orthovisc. In my clinical experience I get good results with Diacerine and glucosamine. For pain relief analgesics such as diclofenac or Ibuprofen can be used. In my clinical practice I am not satisfied with results orthovisc. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Is Orthovisc Effective To Treat Pain In Knees?
Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you are having osteoarthritis of both knees. You want to know about orthovisc. In my clinical experience I get good results with Diacerine and glucosamine. For pain relief analgesics such as diclofenac or Ibuprofen can be used. In my clinical practice I am not satisfied with results orthovisc. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.