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Osteoarthritis
I m asking question regarding my mother she is 70yrs old &suffering with osteoarthritis. Presently she has too much pain in knee whenever she walk and swelling around knee & ankles joint.plz suggest treatment that'll suitable as per her health and age..
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Treatment of osteoarthritis depends on grade of osteoarthritis .
Try:
1. Regular knee quadriceps exercises ( static and knee bending).
2. Ice pack application will help
3.Medications like Cartigen DN, Identical K2 and Enzomac forte will help.
Next Steps
visit Orthopaedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation and X-Rays.
Health Tips
Avoid pain killers.
Avoid sitting in flooring and squatting.
lifestyle modification.
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Dr. Chetan Wankhede
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Thane
Kindly share xray kneeap/lat (standing)
Whether she has got any deformity in knee or difficulty in bending knee then get xray done
Mean while start analgesic medication
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