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Swelling at knee joint

2016-06-09 10:46:08
My mother has got swelling and pain at knee joint look like ortho problem it is not going away by normal pain killers
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Consult ortho. Take X rays.

Answered2016-06-10 03:22:22

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At her age, osteoarthritis of knee joint is the most probable cause. Do an X-ray of knee joint (AP & Lateral views). Meanwhile apply ice over affected joint followed by knee cap or crepe bandage application. If this fails to reduce pain, she may need painkillers.

Answered2016-06-09 20:57:44

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Seems to be a case of osteoarthritis knee. Get x rays done. If it is diagnosed on x ray we can decide further management.

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