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What Causes Pain And Difficulty In Bending Legs?
My father aged 80 years fell on his knees and from that time it swelled. Its around two months back. Though the swelling is less now yet he cant fold his leg as it pains and its difficult (cant ) for him to walk on stairs. X ray report found no crack. Doctor said its because he developed Arthritis. Pl. suggest
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hello, the swelling may be due to
1.ligament tare
2. arthritis
he has to undergo physiotherapy, take some calcium tablet,do some exercise
Thanks ,
Regards
Dr.Krupa
Hello, the swelling may be due to
1.ligament tare
2. arthritis
he has to undergo physiotherapy, take some calcium tablet,do some exercise
Thanks ,
Regards
Dr.Krupa
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