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My mom is 48 yrs old n experiencing knee pain for years and now she's struggling a lot to stand and walk. Reduced some weight and her condition improved a while ago but again she finds difficulty with walking. Consulted many Orthopedists and they suggest surgery after examining the x-rays since she her condition is like a 60 yrs old person's Osteoporosis. But taking her age into consideration, some suggested to postpone the surgery. But the pain is unbearable nowadays so meanwhile what can we do to manage the pain? Is it possible for us to avoid surgery by having a life style change?
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Clinical findings, history and radiological findings have to correlated together to formulate plan of treatment. Usually grade 3/4 osteoarthritis are better off with surgical intervention subject to physical and surgical fitness.
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• Active Joint Range of Motion Exercises-Full flexion/Extension to be achieved at 1 week, followed by Static and Dynamic Quadriceps/Hamstring Exercises. Deep Heat Therapy-Local USG (0.5-4 W/sq.cm for 5-10 mins), SWD/MWD-3 Times per week for 4 weeks, TENS/Infrared.
• Watch for increased Pain/Swelling/Stiffness/Redness/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately.
• Avoid ground-level activities like squatting and cross-leg sitting. Use English/sitting commode for toilet activities.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It depends upon knee condition on x ray.
Till then start some anti inflammatory medications and use ice packs.
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Dr. Gowtham Reddy Devarapalli
Orthopedist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Depending upon the X-ray status of your mother
If it is severe have to go for surgery invariably
Till then can be managed by exercises and medications only
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Dr. Ashish Chopra
Orthopedic Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello .. degenerative disease of knee can be dealt in several ways depending on the condition.
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Consult for opinion.
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Not to sit cross legged, squat, avoid stairs.
Quadriceps, hamstring, vmo stretching exercises.
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