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Shelcal joints dosage
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I had a Tibial communited condyle fracture in 2008 on my right knee.As a result i have developed osteoarthritis in joints.My doc has suggested me Shelcal joints on 1 month on and 1 month off basis .Kindly advise whether it it is more beneficial for me to take it in 3 months on and 3 months off or 1 month on and 1 month off? Thanks
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These medicines should be taken under medical supervision and a clinical follow up.
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It can be benificial at young age to prevent further arthritis and to redevelop cartilage .
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
Supplements wil help you..
But you should not forget that the joint is not normal , the medicine won't make it completely normal like opposite knee.
Avoid straining your knee and preserve your knee for long before it gets eroded.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
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8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It will be better if 1 month cycle is followed
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