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Have Osteoarthritis. Had Shoulder Replacement Surgery. Weakness In Knees
I just turned 70 in March. I am a woman. I have osteoarthritis in both, shoulders, knees, and feet . I had shoulder replacement on my right arm a year ago. My knees and legs feel weak and I have a hard time walking. I can t walk very far before I have to sit down. My right shoulder and arm are still in pain from the surgery.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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I have studied your case.
According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee.
You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, that you need to take for couple of months.
If required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
Exercises of shoulder will help to improve post op results
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case.
According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee.
You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, that you need to take for couple of months.
If required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
Exercises of shoulder will help to improve post op results
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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