Question 1

what is done for knock knees?

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Usually nothing: However it depends on severity. Severe knock knees can lead to early arthritis due to overload of one side of the joint. It may be treated in these cases with an osteotomy i realign the bones in a more favorable position. Often this is done gradually with external fixation to avoid nerve injury.

Question 2

what can be done for a bad knee?

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Many options: Proper diagnosis will pin down the options.
Nsaids, cortisone injections, hylauronic acid injections, physical therapy, ice, braces, partial and total knee replacement, and knee arthroscopy are all options.

Question 3

what can be done for  knocked knees?

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Exercise,  modality: It depends on the cause. Then one can design an exercise program. In extreme case splinting can be done. It depends on your  age, health status, etc. Would  be very careful about surgical suggestions.

Question 4

what can be done for pain radiating away from my knee?

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Radiating: Could be nerve related from effusion or referred from back. Try  the basics of rice first. Check to the cause of the swelling or referred/radicular pain.

Question 5

my knee has popped out 4 times "or has done something" in the past year. is this a serious problem?

Accepted Answer

Knees pop: You should consult an orthopedist to for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

what can be done for a stiff knee?

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Stiff knee: Assuming no recent surgery or major injury, usually best to warm up and stretch the quad and hams. Possible home exercises or formal pt. Possible nsaids, omega, other modalities.

Question 7

cna acupuncture be done on the knees?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are both local and auricular insertions that can benefit pain, range of motion and healing from a variety of knee conditions. Talk with your doctor about this.

Question 8

can acupuncture be done on the knees?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acupuncture involves the placement of needles for therapeutic purposes.  There are certain areas of the knee that can be needled, however knee pain does not necessarily mean that you would have needles placed directly by the knee.  Depending on the findings of the practitioner, there maybe other points more useful for treating knee pain-and there may be points near knees used to treat other things.

Question 9

can a knee manipulation, be done twice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes there are limited gains with the first manipulation. A second or more manipulation can be performed if the range of motion has not been restored to a normal or acceptable level. Discuss with your orthopedist. A scope may also be added to a manipulation to assist in scar removal.

Question 10

what is done for  hyperextension of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Splinting first: Initially it is splinted, to allow healing of the injured stuctures, followed by motion, to prevent stiffness.

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