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What Is The Treatment For Knee Pain?
I m having extreme pain in my knees..I have had menicus tears and had surgery 4 yrs ago. I stopped taking cortisone injec 1 yr ago... I wonder if I should strt them again. My Ortopedic. said I was developing arthritis from MRI done and may require knee replacment by the time I m 60? I am 58..what do you feel I need to do? Thank you Mary
Tue, 19 May 2020
Hello,
To treat the meniscus tear I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to ice the knee and elevate it. I also suggest to compress or wrap the knee in an elastic bandage to reduce inflammation. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to consult your orthopedist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
To treat the meniscus tear I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to ice the knee and elevate it. I also suggest to compress or wrap the knee in an elastic bandage to reduce inflammation. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to consult your orthopedist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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