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Suggest Treatment To Manage The Problem Of Osteoarthritis

I had knee pain some time back. Doctor said I had OA and that every time I climbed stairs, I would damage my knees. I want further proper advice. Should I visit an orthopaedic surgeon or another physician so as to best manage my situation ? Age 58, Sex Female. Ht 150 cm, wt 65 kg

Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

For osteoarthritis of your knee.
You need to take cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate [glucosamine], that you need to take for couple of months.

I will advise to do X ray knee weight bearing and if required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises
Mild deformity can not be corrected with just medication,but further progression of deformity can be corrected.

VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years.
Newer modalities for cartilage injury include autologous chondrocyte implantation[ ACI] which helps in treatment of cartilage destruction.

You should consult orthopaedic doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment To Manage The Problem Of Osteoarthritis

Hello, I have studied your case. For osteoarthritis of your knee. You need to take cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate [glucosamine], that you need to take for couple of months. I will advise to do X ray knee weight bearing and if required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises Mild deformity can not be corrected with just medication,but further progression of deformity can be corrected. VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. Newer modalities for cartilage injury include autologous chondrocyte implantation[ ACI] which helps in treatment of cartilage destruction. You should consult orthopaedic doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.