Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain Due To Gap In Knee
i am 48 years of age (female), i have pain in my knee, i visited so many doctors,most of them suggested surgery because they found big gap in my knee just in one right leg,but all them says these is not right age , we will do surgery after 60 years ,because knee surgery you can do only one time,so please guide me, thanks
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 4 May 2020
Answered on
Thu, 7 May 2020
Last reviewed on
Hi,
The doctor would need to see your X-ray to guide you properly. Take physiotherapy, use a knee cap, give hot fomentation, take over the counter painkillers.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
The doctor would need to see your X-ray to guide you properly. Take physiotherapy, use a knee cap, give hot fomentation, take over the counter painkillers.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Orthopedic surgery
Loading Online Doctors....