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Suggest Remedy For Painful, Swollen Knee Due To Wear And Tear Of Cartilage

I am 37 year old female and a mother of 2 . I have done arthroscopy for subluxation of patella 7 years back. Now the pain is back. the knee starts swelling and I went to orthosurgeon. Took MRI and he told me i have wear and tear of cartilage. And now I get this swellign now and then and makes it difficult to do myd aily activities. Please help.
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful, swollen knee due to wear and tear of cartilage. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive pivoting or sudden stops and turns. Even kneeling, deep squatting or lifting something heavy can sometimes lead to a torn meniscus. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-rays , ultrasound , magnetic resonance imaging . Doctor may also examine knee with arthoscope . Doctor recommend physical therapy along with rest and icing of knee . If this doesn't work doctor may recommend surgery. If the tear can't be repaired, the meniscus may be surgically trimmed.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Painful, Swollen Knee Due To Wear And Tear Of Cartilage

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful, swollen knee due to wear and tear of cartilage. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive pivoting or sudden stops and turns. Even kneeling, deep squatting or lifting something heavy can sometimes lead to a torn meniscus. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-rays , ultrasound , magnetic resonance imaging . Doctor may also examine knee with arthoscope . Doctor recommend physical therapy along with rest and icing of knee . If this doesn t work doctor may recommend surgery. If the tear can t be repaired, the meniscus may be surgically trimmed. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari