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Is Physiotherapy The Right Treatment For Arthritis?
Me a female of 64 yrs, left knee pains, from three months.tried physiothepy and oil massages without much relief. X ray shows reduced gap, on slought of arthritus. Many dr recomrnd physiotherpy and not opration. But one dr feels a fit case of UNI COMPARTMENT REPLACRMENT.
It is necessary performing a knee joint MRI in order to examine the joint better and conclude if surgery is really necessary or not. In the meantime, I recommend continue physiotherapy.
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Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Is Physiotherapy The Right Treatment For Arthritis?
Hello, It is necessary performing a knee joint MRI in order to examine the joint better and conclude if surgery is really necessary or not. In the meantime, I recommend continue physiotherapy. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist