
Hello, My Mother Is Diagnosed With Degenerative Grade 2 Meidal

These are age related degenerative changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your mother has age related degenerative changes in the knee joint. These changes cannot be completely reversed but further progression of problem can be retarded and she can be painfree with proper medicines and regular physiotherapy.
The duration of treatment depends on the severity of her symptoms. Usually 3 months treatment with pain killers, joint lubricant supplements and extensive physiotherapy help in recovery.
With advancing age the symptoms may reappear after 1-2 years after which again she will need treatment. This progression can be delayed only if she regularly continues with the physiotherapy.
In case the pain is severe and is not controlled then surgery is the last resort.
I hope this answers your query.
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And we do not have any physiotherapist near us should we go yo nearby city and take proper therapy?
Joint lubricant supplements will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached prescription and MRI report. The medicines given are correct. In addition to this she needs joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine or chondroitin. Physiotherapy is a must and you should taking her to nearby city for proper therapy.
Regards.


Medicines can help to some extent.
Detailed Answer:
Problem in straightening legs is due to chondromalacia patellae. Even in stage IV medicines can help in reducing the pain. Physiotherapist can help in further mobility.
The response can be seen 4-6 weeks after starting the treatment.
Regards.



Details below.
Detailed Answer:
If surgery is needed then it is best to get a knee replacement surgery done. The success rate depends on multiple issues and can be estimated only after a detailed examination and blood tests and associated problems. This can be assessed only by her surgeon.
Pain in thigh can be related to muscle spasm caused by stress on muscle due to chondromalacia patellae.
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