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Loose body of 16mm in left leg Knee
I have been mentioned by doctor in my left leg knee some loose body is floating. It is of 16mm. Does it required to go under arthoscopic surgery. Is it mandatory?
Please help me with answer for my question. Am 36 years old.
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⢠Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
⢠Avoid Squatting-
⢠Avoid sitting Cross legged
⢠Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment in which knee is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the knee with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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You should get it removed if you have foreign body sensations like mechanical obstruction, pain, clicking or popping.
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Loose bodies can cause damage to articular cartilage and may lead to painful symptoms like locking. It can removed arthroscopically or by open procedure if it's superficial.
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