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What Does Hypertrophy Of Knees Indicate?

I was told today that the result of recent xrays on my knees turned up a diagnosis of hypertrophy of the knees. I have osteo arthritis (since 2004) & am wondering what this is & how serious it is. I have been in pain all during the month of October 2011, but my symptoms have subsided this month. I was recently prescribed tramadol for the pain which I have been taking sparingly because I know it is habit forming.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Hypertrophy of knee bones are one of the associated symptoms in case of osteoarthritis. You should do following to have relief in case of arthritis:
- Avoid frequent up or down on stairs.
- Avoid cross leg positions.
- Start doing some exercises like quadriceps strengthening exercises.
- Take a mild analgesic off and on like advil for relief from pain.
- Apply a local analgesic ointment and do warm water fomentation with water bag over the knee.
- Take some supplements like glucosamine, chondroitin or collagen for long time.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Does Hypertrophy Of Knees Indicate?

Hello, Hypertrophy of knee bones are one of the associated symptoms in case of osteoarthritis. You should do following to have relief in case of arthritis: - Avoid frequent up or down on stairs. - Avoid cross leg positions. - Start doing some exercises like quadriceps strengthening exercises. - Take a mild analgesic off and on like advil for relief from pain. - Apply a local analgesic ointment and do warm water fomentation with water bag over the knee. - Take some supplements like glucosamine, chondroitin or collagen for long time. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon