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Is The Knee Pain Related To Osteoarthritis Or Patella Problem?

Hi i am 37 year old recently i have pain in my knees which was on off but now i am getting cliking noise when i go downstairs i had xray of knees one doctor said its oestoarthritis i went to orthopedic surgeon he said its pattella problem and recomend me some execersices My question is which one is more possible as my pain is not improving at the moment its bad when i use stairs i have no difficulty in walking
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Definitely you need a sound clinical examination. Your symptoms more pain going downstairs indicates that it's patellofemoral problem. It could be a chondromalacia or Frank patelofemoral osteoarthritis. Needs further evaluation with xray of knee ap standing lateral 90 flexion and skyline view patella.
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Is The Knee Pain Related To Osteoarthritis Or Patella Problem?

Definitely you need a sound clinical examination. Your symptoms more pain going downstairs indicates that it s patellofemoral problem. It could be a chondromalacia or Frank patelofemoral osteoarthritis. Needs further evaluation with xray of knee ap standing lateral 90 flexion and skyline view patella.