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Suggest Treatment For The Following Knee MRI Scan
MRI findings for left knee mild to moderate joint effusion noted with a bakers cyst in the popliteal fossa. Reduction in the medial tibiofemoral joint space noted with degenerative (grade 2) changes noted in the posterior horn and body of the medialmeniscus.there is loss of articularcartilage along the midial femoral andtibial condyle. Degenerative changes in the form of osteophytes noted. There is mild reduction in the patellofemoral joint space with focal patellar cartilage hyperintensity. subcutaneousedma noted in the prepatellar region.
Tue, 7 Apr 2020
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As there is edema in the subcutaneous region of pre patellar region, active inflammation may be a cause of concern in this regard with chronic changes of age related joint destruction via arthritis. The type of treatment is dependent upon the underlying symptoms, quality of life, routine work movement requirements and other co morbid conditions as obesity, diabetes and others.
Basic guidance as :
- Heating pad application
- Local analgesic spray or ointment with Linseed oil, Capsaicin gel
- Anti-inflammatory medicines as etoricoxib or others if no history of drug sensitivity
- Assisted physiotherapy
- Control of body weight if BMI above 25
Surgical option if all conservative therapy fails or not responding.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As there is edema in the subcutaneous region of pre patellar region, active inflammation may be a cause of concern in this regard with chronic changes of age related joint destruction via arthritis. The type of treatment is dependent upon the underlying symptoms, quality of life, routine work movement requirements and other co morbid conditions as obesity, diabetes and others.
Basic guidance as :
- Heating pad application
- Local analgesic spray or ointment with Linseed oil, Capsaicin gel
- Anti-inflammatory medicines as etoricoxib or others if no history of drug sensitivity
- Assisted physiotherapy
- Control of body weight if BMI above 25
Surgical option if all conservative therapy fails or not responding.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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