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Bone density is less
Hi, my grand mother has pains in all joints. I have showed her to neurologist and immunologist. Both doctors have told no problem with nerves and they suggested to consult physiotherapist. The day we consulted physiotherapist, he told to do scanning and X-ray for spine and bones. We did scanning and X-ray for bones and spine. Physiotherapist told that my grand mother has less bone density and she has osteoporosis after seeing reports. He suggested to start physiotherapy and use vitamins and protein tablets. She had physiotherapy for her both the knees and right ankle for 8 days but we didn't find any difference. I requesting to please suggest us what should be the problem and what is the right treatment for my grandmother. I am attaching her reports and prescription given by physiotherapist.
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Bone Density is horribly bad. She has Osteoporosis. Needs to be started on treatment at the earliest or is at risks for easy fracture.
I spite of physio, she will have pain as bones are very soft.
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See an Orthopedic Surgeon /endocrinologist
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According her age its tk am time so do passionate.
Keep continue all things result will show around one month
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As her BMD is very low she ll need treatment for osteoporosis in the form of bisphosphonates or parath hormone injections etc. You should consult Orthopedic surgeon n start treatment
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Avoid Squatting-
Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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Dr. Jayakrishnan Pillai
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
She seems to have very low BMD, which requires treatment. Other issues need to be checked for by clinically evaluating the patient and doing appropriate tests. Common problems in this age group include Osteoarthrosis and osteoporosis.
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Meet an Orthopaedic surgeon with all the blood reports/scans done till date.
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