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What Is The Remedy For The Inflamed Cartilage And Pain In The Knee?
Hi,
I went to a physiotherapist a couple of months ago as my knee had been hurting me for some time. He told me that I had an inflamed cartilage. He gave me anti-inflammatory pills but they only worked for some time and then the pain returned. So i went again with the same problem and he suggested I try taping my leg with kinesio tape and told me to try therapy. I did the taping for some time but the pain never rally went away. Last week I went for the therapy (to another physio) and he said that when he moves my patella around it crackles and slowly starts to inflame. He said I don't need the therapy and ordered me to wear a knee brace for as long as the pain remains. He also said that my knee might keep hurting till I am at least 23 years (which is another 5 years from now).
Could you explain further what is wrong with my knee? Also, in your opinion, is there something that I can do such as an operation or any therapy?
Thanks
I went to a physiotherapist a couple of months ago as my knee had been hurting me for some time. He told me that I had an inflamed cartilage. He gave me anti-inflammatory pills but they only worked for some time and then the pain returned. So i went again with the same problem and he suggested I try taping my leg with kinesio tape and told me to try therapy. I did the taping for some time but the pain never rally went away. Last week I went for the therapy (to another physio) and he said that when he moves my patella around it crackles and slowly starts to inflame. He said I don't need the therapy and ordered me to wear a knee brace for as long as the pain remains. He also said that my knee might keep hurting till I am at least 23 years (which is another 5 years from now).
Could you explain further what is wrong with my knee? Also, in your opinion, is there something that I can do such as an operation or any therapy?
Thanks
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
Anonymous's Response
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Hi, there!
I will recommend You MRI scan for knee joint to figure out other joint structures.
Glucosamine/Chondroitin 3-6month long course can restore damaged/injured cartilage prior to surgery.
Anti-inflamatory drugs is the right direction, but You need local treatment as soon as possible.
Physiotherapy includes wave therapy (local) for example ultrasound therapy or magnetic wave therapy.
Its possible to inject glucosamine gel in to knee joint.
I hope this helps
I will recommend You MRI scan for knee joint to figure out other joint structures.
Glucosamine/Chondroitin 3-6month long course can restore damaged/injured cartilage prior to surgery.
Anti-inflamatory drugs is the right direction, but You need local treatment as soon as possible.
Physiotherapy includes wave therapy (local) for example ultrasound therapy or magnetic wave therapy.
Its possible to inject glucosamine gel in to knee joint.
I hope this helps
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