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Above and side of knee pain
Would you please let me know what exact MRI should I take for the pain above and to the side of my knee? I took an xray and everything seems fine as per radiologist. I want to get an MRI done but I'm not sure if the test name. Thank you!
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes, metabolic disorder or epilepsy etc., if there is any.
- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
- Keep a pillow under the knee.
- Avoid painful acts & activities.
- Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold.
-Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back and lower limbs
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab Once a day x 10 days.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
-For exercises you may visit my YouTube channel-
'Dr NCgupta'
-Wish you a quick recovery & good health
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I would suggest you to consult an orthopaedic doctor
Then if needed he will advise based on the severity of the injury,
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3D Mri of knee will cover 360 degree joint
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MRI is a diagnostic tool. Not the treatment. Don't be in a hurry.
Consult with an Orthopedic Surgeon first. Try Physio.
Insufficient information about your pain given.
It might just be a weakness of quadriceps/ vastus muscles.
Next Steps
Orthopedic Consultation.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Get an MRI scan only.
It will cover whole part
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