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Need Treatment For Swollen Knees With Patellofemoral Syndrome
I have patella femoral syndrome, ive also had plica in both knees but ever since my ortho removed the plica from my left knee ive had nothing but pain its been 7 months and the swelling has not gone down im on volteran, tramedal and ice rest elevation, nothing is working, i refuse cortisone shits as they can damage my cartilage more do i need surgery again to correct this once n for all?
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Go for ultrasound or IFt by consultating physiotherapist. If ur grade of PFS is high intensity then go for surgery
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