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Suffering From Severe Arthritis

I had surgery 1year ago because my lower leg bone was broken in 7 places plus the bone in knee came out and cracked knee bone. The leg bone healed well except where the rods are in leg cause pain and I have severe pain when I walk more than a few blocks. also severe arthritis in rt. knee with much swelling. Do you have any ideas on treatment? I ve been in therapy for several months.
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case history.

You will need X ray of knee and leg.

As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor
Clinical examination is important to know site of pain.
You can also send x ray photo on my profile.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg. Do ice fomentation.

For knee arthritis
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.

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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suffering From Severe Arthritis

Hello, I have studied your case history. You will need X ray of knee and leg. As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor Clinical examination is important to know site of pain. You can also send x ray photo on my profile. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over leg. Do ice fomentation. For knee arthritis 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. 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. Wishing you good health. Take care.