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Left knee pain

2018-08-20 03:23:19
My mother is having serious knee pain problem... She can walk easily..but when it's time to sit she can fold her legs properly neither she can sit(not in chair, in floor or bed) for long time... Her knee joint pains very much... She have tried all types of massage and exercise but not getting any result.. Please kindly suggest me something.. She has type 2 diabetes..
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Try intrarticular depoprednisolone injections. One has to be very careful in diabetics and diabetic control is desired during injection. Apply ice packs locally.
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Share knee x-rays.

Answered2018-08-20 04:05:28

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