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Spinal tuberculosis
I m taking akt4 for 6 months and now akt3 tablets for spine tb for 8 months, I have improved much better now but occasionally I m having knee pain is it a problem?? Still how many months do I have to use medicines??
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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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Avoid sitting Cross legged
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I would actually stop AKT for my patients by 1 year
But better to follow your doctors advice
You need to consult for knee pain if there is swelling of knee associated with the pain
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Dr. Shamsul Hoda
Spine Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Patna
Get an MRI knee done to confirm if residual TB or healed and whether it has caused any cartilage damage, continue AKT 2 now for next 6months at least. If swelling, get aspiration and examination of fluid
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MRI knee
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