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Knee problem
Recently got spine surgery done. recovered from it. however not able to walk due to pain in knee. doctor suggests knee replacement. however want to explore possibility of mobility with physiotherapy.
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Avoid sitting Cross legged.
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.
Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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You need to give in a detailed history of your knee pain with regards to onset of pain,duration of pain,whether it's constant, whether it triggers more with the back movements.Physiotherapy will definitely help based on the extent of damage to the cartilages of knee.However even if you plan for a replacement pre and post surgery physio is a must
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Ice the knee area of temporary relief of pain.Exercises is a must
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Please can you upload knee xrays? Are you overweight?
One can mobilise with less invasive treatment if arthritis is not severe. This involves physiotherapy for quadriceps strengthening, sometimes a knee steroid injection if required. However, if arthritis is severe, you may need a TKR. Dr M Vashishtha FRCS
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