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Opinion for the leg tear of my father
My father is facing difficulties in walking and recently MRI test was done. I have attached the report of MRI, i would like to know what are the possible cures for this and if physiotherapy will be enough?
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get standing knee ap lateral view xrays
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based on OA changes - he might need tkr
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate your father in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.) & see 'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'.
Kindly subscribe to the channel to get notifications for further new information of your interest.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your father a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Share your Single leg standing x ray so that i can guide you better.
Physiotherapy combined with
Injection like PRP or hyaluronic acid can give temporary relief.
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52 year old male and going by the MRI report, it is possibly just changes of osteoarthritis being mentioned as tears of menisci and ligaments
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A clinical examination and an xray will give a better idea on how to proceed further
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avoid squatting and cross legged sitting. minimise stairs
quadriceps and hip strengthening exercises help alleviate pain
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Tear of medial and lateral meniscus is there. Also OA changes are present.
Will probably need Surgical intervention for relief from pain.
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Consult Orthopedic Knee Surgeon
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Avoid painful movements
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Arthritis is there
Better to go for surgery
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It is Better to clinically examine the knee about meniscal tears and arthritic changes before making any statement regarding treatment ., for now patient may need rest in brace medication and physiotherapy. It’s better to visit a nearest orthopedician!
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MRI suggestive of Osteoarthritis knee with degenerative changes
Need physical assessment for further management
Physiotherapy helpful in strengthening in muscles around knee
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xray knee standing ap and lateral
consult local orthopaedic surgeon
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Do Xray scan Both knee ap/ lat
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Avoid Squating Position And Crossed Leg Sitting
Avoid Stairs
Use Knee Cap
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