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What Causes Pain In Left Knee?
Question: I have had pain in my left knee for 2 months and the MRI report says "marrow edema and insufficiency fracture along weight bearing surface of femoral medial condyle."
I have been prescribed calcium and rest.
Should I use my leg, walk, swim...? I am 70 and need to exercise since I am a diabetic Type 2.
I have been prescribed calcium and rest.
Should I use my leg, walk, swim...? I am 70 and need to exercise since I am a diabetic Type 2.
Brief Answer:
You need to take rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Insufficiency fracture are caused by lack of Calcium and vitamin D3. For treatment you will need to follow these steps.
1.Take calcium and vitamin D 3 regularly.
2. Tablet Ultracet twice daily tablet.
3.Avoid prolonged standing, avoid any exercises . swimming is allowed
4. Tablet Osteofos once a week.
I hope these steps will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions.
Thanks
You need to take rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Insufficiency fracture are caused by lack of Calcium and vitamin D3. For treatment you will need to follow these steps.
1.Take calcium and vitamin D 3 regularly.
2. Tablet Ultracet twice daily tablet.
3.Avoid prolonged standing, avoid any exercises . swimming is allowed
4. Tablet Osteofos once a week.
I hope these steps will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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