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Difficulty Walking Up And Down Stairs. Pain In Knees. Should I See An Orthopedic Surgeon?
I have been having major problems walking up and down stairs (mostly down). When I bend down I can barely get back up without the use of pulling myself up with my arms. My knees ache a lot even when I m sitting or laying down. Should I see an orthopedic surgeon or a rheumatologist? I don t know the difference between the two.
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Since you have problems only in your knee joint,So the problem could be osteo arthritis,rheumatoid arthritis or may be something else Rheumatoid arthritis also involves other joints of the body.So you should consult an orthopedician who will be able to evualvate you for pain in your knee joint
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query,
Although it isn't possible to diagnose your condition without an examination and a few tests, your history is suggestive of osteoarthritis knee. Often called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis treatments can slow the progression of the disease, relieve pain and improve joint function.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for detailed examination. You may get the X-ray, some blood tests and joint fluid analysis under his/her guidance to reach the accurate diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful
You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
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Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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Difficulty Walking Up And Down Stairs. Pain In Knees. Should I See An Orthopedic Surgeon?
Hi thanks for your question. Since you have problems only in your knee joint,So the problem could be osteo arthritis,rheumatoid arthritis or may be something else Rheumatoid arthritis also involves other joints of the body.So you should consult an orthopedician who will be able to evualvate you for pain in your knee joint Hope this answers your question.