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Shows medial compartment on knee x-ray. cannot climb stairs nor do much exercise on knees. what should i do?thanks
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Medial compt....?: I'm assuming u have medial compartment osteoarthritis by your history though it's not clearly stated . If so, treatment options include taking a NSAID ( Ibuprofen , Meloxicam etc.) , weight loss w/ leg strengthening exersises, synvisc (hylan g-f 20) or corticosteroid injections , arthroscopic debridement , unicompartmental vs. Total knee arthroplasty. See your ors. Good luck!
Answered 6/28/2014
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Consider Regenexx: You might want to see the doctors in your area that perform the regenexx stem cell therapies (the original docs are in colorado). They have the most research about their treatment algorithm and often will do a phone consult with you if you live far to determine how you might fair.
Answered 3/14/2014
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