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My father's knees joint pain last 5 yr
Where we take good treatment for this type of problem ,some Dr said that you need operation regarding knee
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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All cases do not need replacement.take a second opinion from an orthopaedician
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Tawoos Beg
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear patient
It seems your father is suffering from osteoarthritis
It is a degenerative condition which leads to pain in knees affected
Next Steps
surgery is the last option if the medical treatment doesn't led to symptomatic relief of pain ..
do take cartilage protective like (type 2 collagen,alfapin etc )
THE GRADE OF OSTEOARTHRITIS (SEEN ON X RAY AND MRI) AND SYMPTOMS DECIDE WHETHER SURGERY IS MUST OR NOT
Health Tips
x ray b/l knees ap standing and lateral to know the grade of OA right now
keep the BMI in normal range
check vit d3
serum ca
go for a dexa scan
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
Consult ortho for total knee replacement
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