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Suggestion regarding knee problem
Mri report findings indicated - 'There is evidence of STIR increased signal intensity noted at calcaneal attachment of fibres of Achilles tendon associated with calcaneal spur', with following impressions- '
Tendinitis changes at calcaneal attachment of fibres of Achilles tendon with spur formation.Rest of the study is essentially normal'. Could you give your valuable guidance regarding what does it mean and whether knee replacement surgery is the only option ahead .
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⢠Avoid Squatting-
⢠Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
⢠Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
⢠Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day
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Your MRI reports are suggestive of problems around the ankle and not the knee joint. You need to be clinically evaluated before treatment can be suggested.
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