Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Walking And Knee Pain In An Elderly Person?

Posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2016

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Question : My father aged around 65 years has severe problem in his knees, he can't walk more than 10 min without a break and he feel, legs are totally num. he felt couple of times and he been to several doctors but no change in his condition.
Could you please help me to find the right place to go and check this problem, means should he go to neurologist or orthopedic?
He has no other health problem, no diabetic only take high blood pressure medicine.
Please help me to find the right Doctor.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get it evaluated by a neurologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

From description it seems that your father having nerve compression symptoms most likely due to spinal canal stenosis. For this neurological evaluation and imaging like MRI is required. I suggest you to get it evaluated by a neurologist.

Hope this helps you.

Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (7 hours later)

Dear Dr. XXXXXXX

Thanks for all the info! We'll work on your recommendation and let you know if I have any further question.

Your explanation definitely helps me to find the root cause for this problem.

Regards
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hope this discussion was helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (12 hours later)

Dear Dr. XXXXXXX

I will definitely consult you again after all the reports ready and I have your site info so I could directly sent message or contact you.

I will close this incident shortly with all the feedback

Thanks Again for your prompt help!!!!!

Best Regards
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome....

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome..

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar