Thursday, 21 March 2013

OSTEOARTHRITIS

OSTEOARTHRITIS 

(knee pain)

Today's one of the most common problems
 Most of the people are suffering from this 
Dr. Eeshani Aggarwal
IS here to help you 
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The presenting complains ( symptoms) are ...

1. pain and stiffness




                                2. limitation of movement                                                      


3.swelling



&
4.clicking sounds



PATHOLOGY 

there may be involvement of one or more compartment of knee joint 
i.e medial , lateral or patellofemoral compartments .




TREATMENT

heat for relief of pain



exercises to strengthen quadriceps muscle
( put a towel roll beneath your knee and press the towel roll with  your knee )



maintain mobility of knee joint 





use of cane (stick) 



 walker 




For anymore querries &suggestions you can put your questions anytime below in the comment box. 

Dr.Eeshani Aggarwal

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