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What Do These X-Ray Reports Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2015

Question: X Ray Films 2 Nos. along with the report are attached. Kindly suggest me preventive treatment, so that further damage could be minimized. As on date i am OK, except little pain in my left knee.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not much to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.
I had seen the reports.You have early degenerative changes due to aging.
Do continue your

Morning Walk, Exercise and Calcium tablet.
Avoid cross leg sitting & climbing up stair.For pain you can take nimsulide

In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 minutes later)

Thank you doctor for your quick response...

Kindly clarify following points..

Any treatment, so that further damage of Knees could be prevented ???

How much damage is there in knees??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing again.
You can take Diacerin & Glucosamine to prevent & repair damage.
Your knees had early damage.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Sir,

For how many days i will have these medicine course and also inform me the dose.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
The dosage and duration of treatment varies with the severity of the symptoms and the extent of improvement after taking the medicine. This needs to be assessed after a clinical examination. Usually a fixed dose combination of glucosamine and chondroitin is given like Cartigen DUO - one tablet to be taken daily at bed time. Hyaluronic acid injections in the knee may be considered if the pain is persistent. Do consult your orthopedician regarding the same.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (12 minutes later)

Sir,

We are consulting on health care magic, so that visit to doctor could be avoided. That's why we are sending X ray films and reports on line to you.

I am not in touch with any orthopedician and think consulting with you will be more than enough and follow the guidance given by you.

As on date, i am perfectly all right without any knee pain. I am consulting you, so that preventive action could be taken by me. So guide me just like your patient.

Regards,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
If there is no pain right now then it is best to start doing physiotherapy exercises and start taking Cartigen Duo once a day for next 3 months.
It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. You can take Corcium C at bed time with milk for that. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
A Big No to Stair case, squatting postures, any chair which has a sitting platform lower than your knees.
In case the problem persists then do consult an orthopedician as an online consultation can never be complete without an actual physical examination.
Regards.

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