Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Knee

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

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67 years old. Had knee surgery for torn meniscus (sp?) 4 years ago. My right knee is swollen above knee and leg above the knee. Very visible difference between left and right knee/leg. The entire right leg seems larger than the left. Pain when walking. Very puffy on inner side of knee left side of above knee cap but hole knee is swollen. This has not changed. No swelling has gone down remains the same. Photos enclosed. discoloration is scars from a fire in 94. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I also heart issues , had bypass, defib. installed and infarction rate 21.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be knee arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and seen your images. your knee is swollen. Pain and swelling in knee seems to be due to arthritis. Before I advised you anything I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1. Do you have pain during squatting or sitting cross leg?
2.Do you have abnormal gait, sways on both side during walking?
3. Any x rays of the knee joint?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. Thanks

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