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GAP BETWEEN KNEES AGE32
Asked for male, 32Years
I had pain and swelling in my knee from 2 months. Doctor Rx only glucosamine and L carnitine, my uric acid is 7 and CRP and cut D is also normal. But in X Ray I was diagnosed gap between the knee bones.. Is it totally recoverable with medicine n knee cap or not. Will I suffer with pain whole life.. What r the other methods to cure this other than medicine n knee cap.. pls let me know gap bw knee is recoverable.
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Your symptoms suggest intrarticular soft issue pathology.
Try:
1. Regular knee quadriceps exercises ( static and knee bending).
2. Ice pack application will help
3.Medications like Cartigen DN and Enzomac forte will help.
4. Intraarticular injections offer great help.
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Gap is normal, it decreases in knee osteoarthritis.
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Pls consult a physiotherapist for the same who will guide you in your pain relief and will also give you exercises for maintaining the strength of the muscles ..
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Dr. Vimal Kumar Dakour
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Delhi
32 years is not of much age for glucosamine, your uric acid is in higher age, needed anti inflammation drugs
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