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What Causes A Knee Collapse?
Hello, Dr. Rynne! Am asking on behalf of a member of the Yoga class I teach. An woman, early 70s, been a runner for years, has had a problem with her knee collapsing occasionally, as though it is bending backwards. I told her to see her regular doctor, but she is reluctant,
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all it's sad to know what your patient had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, she needs to see an orthopedic surgeon and X-ray of the affected joint.
It can be case of osteoarthritis and may need analgesics and bone supplements. Wishing her a steady and improved health.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all it's sad to know what your patient had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, she needs to see an orthopedic surgeon and X-ray of the affected joint.
It can be case of osteoarthritis and may need analgesics and bone supplements. Wishing her a steady and improved health.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
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