Knee pain cartilage damage

Question

Asked for Female, 18 Years

I have a problem with my leg and it’s been diagnosed as knee cartilage tear however I’m struggling to walk and wanted to know if it’s still possible to work

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month

Articles you may like

8 Ways To Avoid Knee Replacement

Dr.Brijbhushan Mahajan

Undergoing a knee replacement for knee arthritis can be a very effective quality-of-life decision. Patients are able to ... Read more

16

Treatment of Arthritic Knee Pain

Dr.Samarjit S. Bansal

Knee pain can be due to many reasons. The most common cause in elderly patient is arthritis (specifically osteoarthritis ... Read more

6

Why is Knee Pain So Common?

Dr.Nivedita Page

The knee joint is a large hinge type of joint which consists of 3 bones, 3 joints, about 11 ligaments and 13 bursae. Thu ... Read more

2

Knee Pain Treatment

Dr.Prakash Jha(PT)

Causes of knee pains are multifactorial, since we have multiple structures in the knee and it's surrounding, hence the t ... Read more

4

Knee Pain: Explained

Danish

I come across many patients with knee pain. Some have a minor cause treatable in few days by mild painkillers, while oth ... Read more

2

Common Joint Pains - Here's what you should know

Dr.Mohit Madan

Joint pain is common nowadays. Most common reason leading to joints pain is cartilage damage. It may be due to any traum ... Read more

2

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Dr. Nishit Palo Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Noida Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nishit Palo

Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Noida

Consult Now

Take some rest initially . Perform quadriceps strengthening exercises. Local ice pack will help. Yes you can work, just that your knee will pain a little bit.

Next Steps

Try Plasma Rich Plasma(PRP) or chondrocyte implantation therapy. Medications like Cartigen DN will help.

Health Tips

excessive bearing weight(walking) will damage cartilage further (as in osteoarthritis).

Answered

1/1 people found this helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Download FREE Practo app

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE