Hello Doctors,
My dad is 76 yrs. He often gets knee pain and stiffness in leg. When he walks he bends on one knee. We are looking for any non invasive procedure. He sits down on the floor and doesn't want to be limited to chair. Hence he doesn't want surgery that forces sitting on chair only.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate your father in detail.
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-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the knees.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the back and lower limbs.
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--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
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--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
Thank you for reaching out.
From what you’ve described, your father’s knee pain, stiffness, and bending while walking are commonly seen in advanced knee arthritis or age-related degeneration. The good news is that not all patients require surgery, and we always begin with the least-invasive options.
Non-invasive / Minimal-intervention options we can try:
1. Medication & Supplements – Anti-inflammatory medicines (as needed), Vitamin D, calcium, and joint-support supplements.
2. Physiotherapy – Specific exercises to strengthen the thigh muscles and improve balance can significantly reduce pain and improve walking.
3. Guided Injections (non-surgical):
• Viscosupplementation (gel injection) to improve joint lubrication
• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for selected patients
These are done OPD-based and allow him to continue normal activities.
4. Lifestyle Adjustments – Avoid prolonged sitting on the floor if it aggravates pain, but we can tailor a plan so he doesn’t feel restricted.
Regarding his concern about surgery:
Modern knee replacement techniques allow patients to sit cross-legged and perform day-to-day activities, depending on flexibility and recovery. However, since he prefers to avoid surgery, we will focus on conservative management first and see how much relief he gets.
Next Steps
Next Step:
I would recommend getting a clinical examination and a knee X-ray so we can assess the severity and guide the best non-invasive treatment for him.
Health Tips
Feel free to visit the clinic or share his reports—happy to help you plan the safest and least invasive approach for your father.
At 76 it's most probably due to osteoarthritis knee
Any non invasive procedure can give him full and long-term pain relief
You should consider knee replacement of want zero pain and good movements
Hello good morning.
Based on your history and your father’s age.
There can be 2 possibilities
1) osteoarthritis
2) rule out any spine pathologies
The buckling of knee he is experiencing might be due to thigh muscle weakness.
Stiffness in the knee and pain- osteoarthritis ( age related)
Next Steps
He has to not sit on the ground with this sort of condition.. irrespective of he gets surgery or not.
1) avoid knee bending, cross legged sitting, squatting
2) Physio- static quadriceps, SLR, VMO, ATM, Knee Rom exercises
3) calcium and vitamin supplements
4) analgesics for pain
Health Tips
Consult your Orthopedic surgeon.
If the knee arthritis is bad, it might affect your hip joint and spine
Please book an appointment for detailed evaluation
PS- rule out any spine patgology
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