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2020-09-02 04:53:35
Pls recommend any knee brace for my mother aged 56, having constant pain while walking having arthritis from last 3 year's. Taking medicine glucosamine, calcium and pain killer from last 3 year's no improvement.
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Knee exercises , hot fomentation and ointment .if needed , knee cap , else offloading knee brace. If she is not better with medicines then knee injection after clinical examination can be given if indicated  .

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Kindly consult me through practo so that we can discuss the matter in detail and help you choose the best brace for your patient.

Answered2020-09-02 05:46:27

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