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Knee pain - cartilage damage
My mother is having a severe knee pain for long time.. I brought her to hospital and they suggested to take MRI scan . Cos Doctor assumption is there might be cartilage Damage inside .. .can anyone help Me with the below report and assist whether knee hole surgery to fix the cartilage is required?
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At 57, key hole surgery's role and outcomes are questionable.
She is having knee osteoarthritis, and should be treated with exercises and intrarticular injection(PRP or Hyaluronic acid) and knee exercises.
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Try:
1. Regular knee quadriceps exercises ( static and knee bending).
2. Ice pack application will help
3.Medications like Cartigen DN and Enzomac forte will help.
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At old age such changes can also be seen due to osteoarthritis of knees. Better to take a second opinion before going for a key hole surgery alone. Key hole surgery may give only a temporary relief in case of severe arthritis
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Sports Medicine Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
it depends upon degree of damage to the cartilage. arthroscopy or keyhole surgery has good outcomes for small or isolated cartilage damage.
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get an MRI scan and then consult a specialist. U can see Mr balasubramanian.
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