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What Are The Questions I Need To Ask Orthopedic Doctor For Arthritis?
Question: i had an mri awhile ago and the results are a bowed patella, thinning patella, water on the knee and mild arthritis. after I've been on my feet for a while my knee hyperflexes when I walk. it throws out my hip and back.
I did therapy and work my knee at the gym but nothing helps. what are the questions I need to ask the orthopedic dr. when I go for an appointment
I did therapy and work my knee at the gym but nothing helps. what are the questions I need to ask the orthopedic dr. when I go for an appointment
Brief Answer:
Please send the MRI report.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well before guiding you I will like to see the MRI report. There is an option to upload reports on this page. And may I also know what were your problems for which MRI was done .
As you say your knee hyperflexes it could be due to trauma or degenerative changes in the knee , management will differ on that basis . Also please tell if you have pain and swelling in other joints also . Because inflammatory arthritis also needs to be ruled out . Please revert with details .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Please send the MRI report.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well before guiding you I will like to see the MRI report. There is an option to upload reports on this page. And may I also know what were your problems for which MRI was done .
As you say your knee hyperflexes it could be due to trauma or degenerative changes in the knee , management will differ on that basis . Also please tell if you have pain and swelling in other joints also . Because inflammatory arthritis also needs to be ruled out . Please revert with details .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I don't have the report right now., my GP told me the results. I'm going to see the ortho and have no idea what questions to ask. I got your report. thankyou
Brief Answer:
Ask for etiology and mode of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back.
Well without details I am unable to understand correlate this MRI finding. In this context, you can ask the surgeon if he/she is able to determined its etiology (cause) as to why it has happened. If the cause is not confirmed, what investigations needs to be planned. And whether it will require surgical treatment or just medical treatment will suffice.
You might also check if there is a need to consult other specialist including rheumatologist.
Also you can use knee cap for extra support . Plus whenever you get the report do send it to me . I will guide you further. If you have any queries I will be happy to answer .
Dr. Shruti
Ask for etiology and mode of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back.
Well without details I am unable to understand correlate this MRI finding. In this context, you can ask the surgeon if he/she is able to determined its etiology (cause) as to why it has happened. If the cause is not confirmed, what investigations needs to be planned. And whether it will require surgical treatment or just medical treatment will suffice.
You might also check if there is a need to consult other specialist including rheumatologist.
Also you can use knee cap for extra support . Plus whenever you get the report do send it to me . I will guide you further. If you have any queries I will be happy to answer .
Dr. Shruti
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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