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Hi doctor, my father 58 yrs old 96 kgs height 5.2 has almost 70- 80 percent cartilage gone on one leg and other also near to it. Apart from knee replacement any other medication or injections for pain relief and doing every day activities, and going to his office. He want towait for some time for replacement. Pls suggest. Thanks
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Dr. Chindukuri Anudeep
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
6 yrs exp
Kurnool
Take an x ray in standing view it’s give idea of what to do next
If it’s stage 3-4 of osteoarthritis of knee then we will plan accordingly will see
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X ray both knees AP and lateral views in standing
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Can go for hyaluronic acid intraarticular injection
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Dr. Mayank Daral
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
With 70â80% cartilage loss, this is advanced knee osteoarthritis, but knee replacement is not the only immediate option pain and daily function can often be managed for some time with weight reduction very important activity modification, knee brace support, and regular pain-relief medications under a doctorâs supervision injections like viscosupplementation hyaluronic acid or PRP may give temporary pain relief and improve walking for months, though they do not regrow cartilage quadriceps strengthening exercises home based gentle help reduce knee load even if these measures can help him continue office work while safely delaying surgery, but knee replacement remains the definitive solution when pain becomes unmanageable.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Tablet Flexabenz plus
Powergesic gel
Knee cap
Avoid knee bending
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