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Rheumatologist•Ahmedabad
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There are so many things we take for granted. For example, have you ever thought about how your fingers bend or how your knees open and fold to help you walk? It is only when these simple acts start becoming uncomfortable that we take a closer look at them. Osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects the cartilage in our joints. As the cartilage breaks down, bones lose the buffer between them and every movement becomes stiff and painful.

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There are so many things we take for granted. For example, have you ever thought about how your fingers bend or how your knees open and fold to help you walk? It is only when these simple acts start becoming uncomfortable that we take a closer look at them. Osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects the cartilage in our joints. As the cartilage breaks down, bones lose the buffer between them and every movement becomes stiff and painful.

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Orthopedic Doctor•Zirakpur
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that affects the joints (Knee, Hip) in your body. Cartilage covers the joints between bones, protecting and cushioning them. OA occurs when the cartilage breaks down, causing pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Some risk factors for OA include: Heredity, Gender, Age, Overweight and Inactive Lifestyle.

Women who have gone through menopause have a higher risk of getting OA because their bodies slow down or stop producing estrogen, which helps bones grow...more
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Physiotherapist•Bangalore
Just consider multivitamin suppliments along with calcium rich diet, and start with vitamin d 3 suppliments and continue it for 8 weeks weekly once. Reduce the squatting and crossed leg sitting etc.
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Orthopedic Doctor•Mumbai
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Treatment depends on the grade of OA
If you are grade one only the above treatment coupled with knee exercises will suffice.
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Orthopedic Doctor•Nagpur
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For Osteoarthritis of knees, there are medications and exercises that can help us avoid any surgery in a lifetime. Do you know Osteoarthritis is a disease that is more likely to develop in case you are aging?

Osteoarthritis is a disease, which affects the joints of your body. It occurs when the cartilages that protect and cushion your bones break down, causing swelling and pain, and may make you immobile. The chances of developing osteoarthritis increase with age as your cartilages star...more
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Arthritis is very common that you get generally bilaterally. Ice therapy would definitely help to reduce the inflammation. We also advise you to use knee cap which would help to prevent the knee from damaging further and also to maintain the quadriceps muscle tone.
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Orthopedic Doctor•Mumbai
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Osteoarthritis, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition where the cartilage between your joints starts wearing out. This condition is common in people above the age of 50 but may affect younger people as well. Osteoarthritis is common in the knee joint and can limit mobility for those affected.

Lifestyle changes and medication can manage the symptoms of the condition, barring the severe cases. In these severe instances, the doctor may suggest joint replacement surgery. Joi...more
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Tibial spiking might be an indication of degeneration in knee region. Your orthopedician can help you with this.
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Orthopedist•Vadodara
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I think both medicines are claim to work in different mode of action you can take but you can go for other cost effective alternative then unisestine (while already on dupact)
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