HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Right Patella Separation And Patella Stiffness

default
Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015
Question: My grandfather of 79 years, had an accident followed by right patella separation almost 1 and a half month ago, was under medication and physiotherapy. Few days ago, after fresh X-ray, attending doctor diagnosed patella stiffness. My grandfather is now afraid of walking due to weakness in the leg. he is diabetic, had cerebral atrophy and was under treatment as well. Will he be able to walk normally again ? or is there any further treatment required?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. He has got probably patella fracture and now developed stiffness of knee joint. Now its treatment is mobilisation excercises of knee joint ( physiotherapy). He can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. He is also likely to have having osteoarthritis of knee as it is common in your age. So he is likely to benefitted by glucosamine. I can serve you better if you can upload his x Ray. You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing him a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practicing since :1993

Answered : 3356 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Right Patella Separation And Patella Stiffness

Brief Answer: Physiotherapy will be helpful. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. He has got probably patella fracture and now developed stiffness of knee joint. Now its treatment is mobilisation excercises of knee joint ( physiotherapy). He can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. He is also likely to have having osteoarthritis of knee as it is common in your age. So he is likely to benefitted by glucosamine. I can serve you better if you can upload his x Ray. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing him a good health. Take care.