Knee bone growth

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Knee bone growth

Asked for Male, 65 Years

My Dad went with surgery after he met with an accident falling from 30 feet height, and recently few months he suffering with pain while stairs down, siting long. Where he was diagnosed and suggestions are to replace knee, which isn't right decision from my view point when i see his x-ray. so we want consultation to help us understand the situation

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Dr. Anand Chavan Orthopedist 21 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anand Chavan

Orthopedist 21 yrs exp Bangalore

Looks like arthritis of the knee Depends on duration of pain level of disability amount of joint damage on x ray and any treatment attempted for the same.

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