What to do if physiotherapy and hyaluronic acid injections for medial femoral condyle and patellar chondromalacia aren't working?
What should I do if physiotherapy and hyluronic acid injection for medial femoral condyle and patelar condromalacia is not working
How long have you been undergoing physiotherapy and receiving injections?:
- Less than 1 monthHow would you describe the severity of your knee pain?:
- Severe — limits movement significantlyHave you experienced any swelling or stiffness in your knee?:
- Moderate swellingWhat activities or movements cause your knee pain to worsen?:
- Walking or runningHave you tried any other treatments aside from physiotherapy and injections?:
- Over-the-counter pain reliefHow often do you perform your physiotherapy exercises?:
- A few times a weekHave you noticed any changes in your symptoms since starting treatment?:
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Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems presence of Minor sprain due to cartilage degeneration Differential diagnosis includes Tendonitis Minor fracture Joint weakness Osteomalacia Iam suggesting some medication and precautions for improvement Please follow them for atleast a week Diclofenac sodium gel topical application twice a day for 15 days Voveron xr 50 mg twice a day for 5 days Hot fomentation application twice a day for 5 days Crave bandage application twice a day for 5 days In addition please get following tests done for confirmation of exact diagnosis and best treatment Please share the result with orthopedic surgeon for better clarity CBC Esr Mri X ray Ankle USG Ct scan of recommended by orthopedic surgeon In addition Please discuss the application of syringe with concerned physician only Hopefully you recover soon Regards
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