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How To Cure Dementia?

My husband is 80 years old and has dementia. His problem now is that is right knee is swollen and giving him a lot of pain. I think he should see an orthopedic doctor but I don t know if it should be a doctor or a surgeon. Could recommend what I can do? What doctor I should take him to?
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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Hello! I read your question and I understand your concern.
In my opinion the swollen knee is not related to any neurological problem. I think the main cause of his problems is arthritis from degeneration of the bones and ligaments of this joint.
I would like to know if he has had any trauma or fall. I would recommend you to consult with a rheumatologist first and have a full blood work, inflammation tests and a xray of the knee.
If a traumatic injuryor fracture suspected in the xray I recommend you to consult with an orthopedist. A MRI of the knee would examine better the problem.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
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How To Cure Dementia?

Hello! I read your question and I understand your concern. In my opinion the swollen knee is not related to any neurological problem. I think the main cause of his problems is arthritis from degeneration of the bones and ligaments of this joint. I would like to know if he has had any trauma or fall. I would recommend you to consult with a rheumatologist first and have a full blood work, inflammation tests and a xray of the knee. If a traumatic injuryor fracture suspected in the xray I recommend you to consult with an orthopedist. A MRI of the knee would examine better the problem. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka