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Is There Anything Can Be Done For Torn Meniscus In The Knee And Ligament Strain?
I have a torn meniscus in the knee and a ligament strain. The result is that I am in intense pain even when I am at rest any pressure on my right foot sends a shooting pain to the inside of my knee. Is there anything that can be done to alleviate the pain and discomfort? Joseph D cruz
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
Hi,
I have read your query.
You must consult orthopedician who will do your physical examination and advise your MRI scan of your affected knee. Then you send me report or discus with him, he may advise you quadriceps strenghtening exercises and arthroscopic repair of you torn meniscus.
Till then avoid running jumping etc. You can take 1 tab of aceclofenac or naproxen plus serratiopeptidase by disusing it with your doctor.
I hope you have get your answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Singh.
I have read your query.
You must consult orthopedician who will do your physical examination and advise your MRI scan of your affected knee. Then you send me report or discus with him, he may advise you quadriceps strenghtening exercises and arthroscopic repair of you torn meniscus.
Till then avoid running jumping etc. You can take 1 tab of aceclofenac or naproxen plus serratiopeptidase by disusing it with your doctor.
I hope you have get your answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Singh.
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