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Knee pain and difficulty walking stairs
I have been having pain in walking stairs. This is the MRI report. The doctor said I should go for arthroscopy. Is it the only option? Medicines won't work? Please help
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Orthopaedic surgeon consult needed
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needs ortho evaluation after which physiotherapy could be an option.
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To reach a definitive diagnosis and further treatment Arthroscopy is necessary.
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Don’t do strenuous exercises.
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Dr. Abhishek Kaushik
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi.
Please consider
Correction of bmi if high.
Focus on static quadriceps exercises.
Take calcium rich diets or supplements.
Expose urself to adequate sunlight.
Use pain medication if required.
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