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How To Cure Knee Pain Due To Rough Edges On Knee Cap And Cartilages?
Hi I m 63 years old and overweight. As a child I was diagnosed as having rough edges on my knee cap and cartilages (if I remember correctly) a few weeks ago I began having pain on the outside of my knee and occasional bursts of severe pain. My doctor sent me for an X-ray and I m still awaiting results. However the paid is very bad now and I can t straighten the leg or weight bear. Should I go directly to hospital or wait for results and rest.
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The most likely cause is ostroarthrosis,the damage can be assessed by xray.In a bad knee joint replacement is the best way to get a near normal life .
Meanwhile continue with the hot water fomentation along with Ibuprofen.
Take care
Thanks for posting
The most likely cause is ostroarthrosis,the damage can be assessed by xray.In a bad knee joint replacement is the best way to get a near normal life .
Meanwhile continue with the hot water fomentation along with Ibuprofen.
Take care
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