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What Indicates Pops And Burns On Left Knee? Is It Arthritis?
i have a history of left knee issues. Left knee had a lateral release done on 2nd surgery. Same knee slammed into lower dashboard in a car wreck and since it pops and then burns. MRI said i have significant arthritis. Is that all this is or is it more?
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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MRI would have shown if there was fracture or ACL or meniscal tears.presuming report to be authentic, fresh trauma may have caused renewed inflammation of tissues in preexisting osteoarthritic joint.what is important now as to what extent it's affecting joint movement..given that anti inflammatory meds to treat pain of fresh trauma may lessen pain and inflammation in a few days, if osteoarthritis has eroded joint to large extent interfering daily routine,waljing, some surgical treatment may be indicated, if tolerable movements remain, conservative management,physical therapy , glucosamine and anti inflammatory meds like Aleve twice a day should take care
MRI would have shown if there was fracture or ACL or meniscal tears.presuming report to be authentic, fresh trauma may have caused renewed inflammation of tissues in preexisting osteoarthritic joint.what is important now as to what extent it's affecting joint movement..given that anti inflammatory meds to treat pain of fresh trauma may lessen pain and inflammation in a few days, if osteoarthritis has eroded joint to large extent interfering daily routine,waljing, some surgical treatment may be indicated, if tolerable movements remain, conservative management,physical therapy , glucosamine and anti inflammatory meds like Aleve twice a day should take care
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