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    MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

    Orthopedist•Delhi
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    Most probably your mother is suffering from oa of knee
    knee surgery-total knee replacement (tkr) is quite safe & gives uniformly good results, do ask for detailed treatment plan. Surgery should be done when patient is still active & will be able to take benefit of surgery.
    Do not ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem.
    Kindly show me x rays before a final decision can be taken.
    She will be thoroughly investigated before surgery is under taken.
    Risk in surgery is l...more
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    MD-Ayurveda, Basic Life Support (B.L.S),...read more

    Ayurveda•Ahmednagar
    As due to old age movements are restricted.
    Our herbs work very effectively in such patients.
    Consult me in private for details to help her.
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    Dip. SICOT (Belgium), MNAMS, DNB (Orthop...read more

    Orthopedist•Delhi
    Hi thanks for your query. Please consult your general physician regarding your bp and weight issues, or you can even see a bariatric surgeon for this. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.

    Thanks & regards
    Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena
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    MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

    Orthopedist•Delhi
    Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
    use no pillow under the head.
    Do hot fomantation.
    Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
    Caldikind plus 1tab od x10.
    Do neck, back, knee & general exercises.
    It may have to be further investigated.
    You will need other supportive medicines also.
    Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
    If it does not give relief in 4-5days, conta...more
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    BHMS, MD - Homeopathy

    Homeopath•Delhi
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    Hi,
    we need to see the extent of osteo arthritis before recommending for a knee replacement surgery.
    Consult atleast 2 orthopaeds to confirm surgery.
    All the best.
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    Orthopedist•Trichy
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    walking helps to maintain the tone of the muscles around the knee. so you can continue walking and may be you may have to reduce the distance so that it doesnt hurt you.
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    Orthopedist•Ghaziabad
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    Dear mam it may be because of stress (abnormal pressure of normal bone). May be age related change like osteopenia/ osteo arthritis.
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    General Physician•Bangalore
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    Hello, I understand your concern. Neck stiffness, shoulder stiffness, neck pain these are all due to cervical spondylosis.
    This is a age related disorder common in old age. For this problem I suggest you to consult a physiotherapist who will teach you some exercises which will help you to reduce the stiffness of neck and shoulder. Additionally, you can take tab. Zerodol-mr 1 tab whenever needed. Osteoarthritis is again a different problem to deal with. As it is a degenerative diaease of join...more
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    MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

    Orthopedist•Delhi
    Stop injections immediately.
    Kindly show me a photograph of the affected part.
    Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
    Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
    Do hot fomantation.
    Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
    Caldikind plus 1tab od x10.
    Do neck, back & general exercises.
    It may have to be further investigated.
    You will need other supportive medicines also.
    Make...more
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