Knee braces for arthritis

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Asked for Male, 31 Years

Pls recommend any knee brace for my mother aged 56, having constant pain while walking having arthritis from last 3 year's. Taking medicine glucosamine, calcium and pain killer from last 3 year's no improvement.

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Dr. Saransh Gupta

Spine Surgery 17 yrs exp Delhi

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Knee exercises , hot fomentation and ointment .if needed , knee cap , else offloading knee brace. If she is not better with medicines then knee injection after clinical examination can be given if indicated .

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Dr. Tanmay Vasant Bonde Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Wardha · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tanmay Vasant Bonde

Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Wardha

There are different types of braces suitable for different patients.

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Kindly consult me through practo so that we can discuss the matter in detail and help you choose the best brace for your patient.