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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis In The Knee
I have bone against bone left knee. Arthritis in the knee. The pain lower down on my leg is unbearable. The doctor said I need to have shots in my knee made up from chickens. I don t mind that but my problem is what type dr. do I go see and is this correct with what I ve told you?
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
Hello,
I am not sure about the shot made up from chickens. Normally steroid shots are tried as a treatment for severe arthritis, but other than that, there is no good evidence that other shots work, and even with steroid shots it is of questionable benefit.
As for what doctor to see, I would suggest seeing an orthopedic doctor, and surgery may be considered if other treatments are not helping.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
I am not sure about the shot made up from chickens. Normally steroid shots are tried as a treatment for severe arthritis, but other than that, there is no good evidence that other shots work, and even with steroid shots it is of questionable benefit.
As for what doctor to see, I would suggest seeing an orthopedic doctor, and surgery may be considered if other treatments are not helping.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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