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Knee gap and rheumatoid arthritis

2018-05-14 16:03:10
Hey doctor..my mom had severe gap between knees.. she's very paranoid ..doc said operation is the only way to get out of this .what to do?
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Having a gap is desired and natural. In advanced osteoarhrtitis of knee, this gap decreases and bone come to lie against bone. Do not worry. Share xrays. There are various ways to deal with knee OA apart from TKA.

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