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Having knee pain from last few years
I m having knee pain in both knees,from last few years,
It was not too severe
Before but from last 3 months I started walking..
Now it's become worse.. I m using knee cap for walk and start physiotherapy .. From last 10 days after consulting doctor.
He said that the gap between the knee get less..
That's y I m having problem.
Can i continue walking?
Or should I stop?
My doctor say u can walk after wearing knee cap.
But gym person say don't walk otherwise ur condition become worse
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If the pain is severe, take rest for a few days.
You may walk on flat surfaces while wearing well-fitting sports shoes. (Use knee cap / knee brace for initial few days after which you can discontinue using them)
Advise:
Rest
Ice fomentation: 20 minutes, twice daily
Physiotherapy:
Quadriceps and hamstring strengthening exercises
Knee range of motion (ROM) exercises
(All under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist)
Lifestyle Modifications:
Weight reduction (if overweight)
Avoid sitting cross-legged, squatting, climbing stairs, jumping, and running
Use a Western commode
Avoid unsupervised yoga or poses requiring squatting and cross-legged sitting
Exercises to aid weight loss without straining the knees:
1. Static cycling
2. Swimming
3. Walking in waist-deep water in a swimming pool
Health Tips
Exercises to aid weight loss without straining the knees:
1. Static cycling
2. Swimming
3. Walking in waist-deep water in a swimming pool
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--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
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This is typical osteoarthritis of the knee.
Next Steps
You can definitely walk with a knee cap or brace
Avoid sitting cross legged, squatting
Minimize walking up and down the stairs
you have mentioned your age as 37 yrs which is too early for undergoing a knee replacement
if the pain persists, you can try intraarticular injections like hyaluronic acid or PRP
Also try getting xrays every 6 months or an year to see the progression
in case there is increase in severity , a high tibial osteotomy can be tried to delay your age for knee replacement
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As per the xray - You have Osteoarthritis of medial compartment of both the knee, that means the joint gap is reducing, which will need Joint Replacement in future.
Yes you can walk but use Hinged knee brace.
Also this can lead to deformity at knee.
Next Steps
Consult Orthopedic Surgeon.
Get evaluated
Health Tips
Hinged knee brace
Lifestyle modifications- reduce weight.
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