Osteoarthritis

2018-03-04 15:09:04
Hello sir. My father is suffering from the above mentioned condition since last 8 years,he can't walk properly,or go upstairs,its mostly paining in his knee joints,even while walking ,now the problem has reached to his hip joints aswell, and the doctors have recommended knee replacement, but we are not ready for that,actually we want to have some other way to get through this,kindly suggest us,the better way out.Thank u.
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Greetings,  sorry about the pain If you could send the x ray of knee would have predicted when your dad's knee pain will stop   albiet replacement is not the solution, but yet another costly approach.
Next Steps
get to see a physiotherapist specialised in trigger point therapy and posture correction will be the best solution for recovery.   full recovery will take 3-4 months,  but pain reduction of 40% will happen in a weeks time.
Health Tips
try to take cartilage joint supplement to strengthen the knee and optimise your dad's vitamin d level to see better muscle and bone growth.  if any questions do let me know.  

Answered2018-03-05 00:40:32

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For knee osteoarthritis: Try: 1. Regular knee quadriceps exercises ( static and knee bending). 2. Ice pack application will help 3.Medications like Cartigen DN and Enzomac forte will help. 4. Intraarticular injections offer great help .
Next Steps
Intrarticular injections should be tried along with conservative measures.
Health Tips
TKA option is always available if above treatment fails. But it should be the last option.

Answered2018-03-04 17:31:37

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