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Knee pain and injury
"My mother has been experiencing difficulty walking due to pain in her left knee. She has been limping and supporting herself with her hand on her knee while walking. The pain has worsened over time, and she now finds it challenging to even walk to the washroom. This issue started after she was pushed into a bus, and the way she was handled at the time might have contributed to the problem. She is now scared to walk and is limiting her activities, including eating, due to the discomfort. I would like to seek your advice on the best course of treatment and possible therapies, such as physiotherapy, to help alleviate her symptoms."
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X RAY B/ l knee Ap/ lat in standing
Avoid squatting and sitting cross legged
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Get x-ray of both the knees in standing position and avoid climbing stairs or squatting
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Start taking painkillers during pain
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Get xray of knee first
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Dr. Mayank Daral
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
In a 57-year-old with worsening knee pain after a traumatic incident and difficulty even walking short distances, this needs urgent evaluation rather than home management. The limp, fear of walking, and need to support the knee suggest a possible internal knee injury, ligament damage, meniscus tear, or acute worsening of arthritis triggered by the fall. The first step is a clinical examination and knee X-ray (standing view), and if pain is severe or instability is suspected, an MRI may be required. Pain control, activity modification, and supportive measures are important initially. Treatment will depend on the exact diagnosis, and delaying evaluation may further reduce mobility and confidence in walking.
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Get an X-ray Done Both Knee Ap/Lat Views
Avoid Squatting Position and Cross Leg Sitting
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Start Any kind of Painkiller
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