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Knee pain elderly person
Hello Doctors,
My mom has severe knee pain and she couldn't walk. Her both knees are painful. When we went to ortho doctors they suggested surgery as tissue in the joint is torn. Since she is too old for surgery is there any other option to treat or keep the pain minimal ? Unloader Knee braces or some pain remedies or physio therapy?
Can you please suggest some? She is frustrated since none of the tablets or hot pads are helping. Please advice.
Thanks
Anitha
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Share x ray both knees- AP in standing
and lateral view
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Dr. Saksham Mittal
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Best to go for surgery. Age is not a bar for surgery unless there is a medical contraindication. It is a life changing surgery.
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Dr. Utkarsh Pawar
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
If orthopaedic surgeon has advised her for a surgery, then go for it
Other remedies like unloader brace are useful in early stages of arthritis
Send X-ray if possible
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