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Severe knee pain
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My father in law aged 74 had severe knee problem. He is almost immobile because of knee pain. 1 of my recommended me this hospital for steroid injections. Heard it was very effective for her mother.
I would like to know how safe is it. And how effective is the injection.
Since my father in law has BP. How safe will it be for him.
Thanks
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Steroid is also pain reduce but physiotherapy treatment is better option then steroids.
So physiotherapy treatment must.
Avoid all things.
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Its because of osteoarthritis of knee. You should consult a physiotherapist first as Physiotherapy is a conservative treatment without any side effect. It provides better movements , strength, range as well as confidence to the patients. Avoid steroids specially if he is a diabetic and it has side effects. Its relieves the pain temporarily.
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Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +wax therapy +some strengthening exercises will be very helpful.
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At home.. Rest+no long standing/walking +no stair climbing+no cold exposure +use knee caps.
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Mobilises Patella
Isometric Quadriceps
Calf Stretches
Dynaimic Quadriceps
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Physiotherapy would be a safer and better option for him. Steroids will no doubt relieve his pain temporarily.
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Visit a physio
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range of motion exercises can be done by sum one for him as of now
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Dear friend before going for steroids try some physiotherapy sessions for few days....... If it doesn't help than its upto you.
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If your father in law does not have diabetes he may have a good effect after the steroid injection if the knee arthritis which I am guessing is early stages and then with physio he can continue his life in a good way however if arthritis is severe then it will not have much effect so it is better to take new x-rays of both knees and consult a local orthopaedic doctor who can help him out
One more injection is hyaluronic injections which are like lubricants and they also may help him in reducing the pain
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Dr. Kavin Khatri
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Faridkot
Get the single shot of steroid but do check for diabetic status. Start with knee exercises once pain decreases a bit. I am sending you the link of the same
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.technoherpes.kneepain
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