Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Knee x ray
1- slight knee pain while sitting, standing or climbing stairs. Can't get up from the floor without support.
2- knee makes a lot of crackling sound on movement.
3- hve been doing yoga and walking for past 1 year.
4- I feel the problem may worsen in coming years if left unattended.
5- attaching x rays.
Pls guide if there is any problem and what can be done to prevent knee damage.
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back and lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
https://youtube.com/channel/UCPEQc6B1ywzwin048JSu6rw
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab od x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
This is Early Osteoarthritis knee joint having patellofemoral components.
This can be relieved by getting knee joint painless and doing Quadriceps strengthening exercise to prevent further progression.
Painless knee joint cab be achieved by taking medication or intraarticular triamcinolone injection.
Next Steps
For best result can consult on video/ audio call .
Health Tips
Do S. Uric acid test.
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Your complains are suggestive of a patella issue. chondromalacia patella is a common condition which is aggravated on climbing stairs, sitting cross legged or any activity involving the squatting action. So avoid such activities for a while. Take a lift where possible, avoid sitting in the floor or using an India commode toilet.
X-rays are normal in chondromalacia patella unless grossly neglected leading to bone changes.
Next Steps
1. pain killers in SOS basis
2. Open chain Knee strengthening exercises available on Google. any exercise which does not involved aggressive squatting action. gentle half squats can be done.
3. use ankle weights available in different weights, start off with the least
4. apply cold fomentation immediately after physio for 5-10 mins.
5. if the pain does not subside in a month,
MR Cartogram needs to be done. this is the investigation of Choice for Chondromalacia Patella
6. all this being said, the problem could be due to a meniscal injury or some injury which cannot be picked on an x-ray. please visit an orthopaedic surgeon if the pain persists beyond 3 weeks
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
You need strengthening of the muscles around the knee.
Your X-ray looks pretty okay, but you need to take care of your knees.
Next Steps
Use knee support.
Apply warm water bags.
Avoid sitting on the floor or cross legged for long periods of time.
Start strengthening exercises of the knee, refer to any YouTube video for reference.
Can apply a pain relief spray.
Try to remain physically active.
Consult if your problem continues even after following this advice.
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.