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Suggest Treatment For Bilateral Knee Pain
Yes, I have been having bilateral knee pain R L. My right knee buckles and is very painful. I had a xray of both knees and was told results were lateral tilting knee caps and my right knee showed calcified density. My doctor prescribed Mobic and if symptoms do not improve in a month or so she would recommend a MRI and/or ortho consult. Do you agree?
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Hello,
Based on your description of your complaints, you seem to be suffering from osteoarthritis of knee joint . Although you have not told me your age , this occurs due to age , overweight , or having mal aligned knees .
This is commonly treated in early stages with lifestyle modifications ( weight loss, exercises ,and holistic approaches like yoga ).
X- rays will show the mal alignment and also degeneration . As your doctor has rightly said MRI SCAN will reveal the status of joint cartilage and also the status of all knee structures .
Usually with these measures the knee pain will come down. Only in advance cases if knee pain persists you may require surgical intervention.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
Based on your description of your complaints, you seem to be suffering from osteoarthritis of knee joint . Although you have not told me your age , this occurs due to age , overweight , or having mal aligned knees .
This is commonly treated in early stages with lifestyle modifications ( weight loss, exercises ,and holistic approaches like yoga ).
X- rays will show the mal alignment and also degeneration . As your doctor has rightly said MRI SCAN will reveal the status of joint cartilage and also the status of all knee structures .
Usually with these measures the knee pain will come down. Only in advance cases if knee pain persists you may require surgical intervention.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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