Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain
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Wed, 4 May 2016
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Question : Hi i cant bend my knee when i do pain is 95 out 100 wen the pain hits i feel like iam goingto pass out
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
If the knee is warm, red , tender and swollen then an MRI and fluid aspiration of the joint for analysis and culture must be done to rule out the possiblity of septic joint. Treatment with antibiotics and surgical decompression can be decided accordingly.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
If the knee is warm, red , tender and swollen then an MRI and fluid aspiration of the joint for analysis and culture must be done to rule out the possiblity of septic joint. Treatment with antibiotics and surgical decompression can be decided accordingly.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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