A member asked:

I went to the doc for knee pain she said it's a bone spur and i just need physical therapy but im in so much pain is that all i really need?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

U may want a: second opinion from an Orthopedist.Take copies of all X-rays .Ask PT who is good.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2018

3.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I went to the doc for knee pain she said it's a bone spur and i just need physical therapy but im in so much pain is that all i really need?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

28 years. Male. Normal bmi. My doc said that the distance between the two bones in both of my knee joints have decreased and hence the pain. Reasons ?

A member asked:

What is the effect of marijuana on stem cell therapy for the knees? I've read: 1) it produces bone 2) it helps stem cells grow...Thank you

A member asked:

We did and MRI on my right knee. Doc said it was torn and it need to be removed. If we remove it, what will happen to my knee and bone? Wear away?

A member asked:

Since three months. Left knee pains while climbing stairs. My doc says the gap between the bones has decreased. Why does this happen and what next?

A member asked:

I have severe OA. My ortho doc showed me my xrays and I cannot believe how my small thin knee caps are aligned on outside of bone. What causes this?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Is infrared lamp (red light therapy) effective for knee pain? I have some discomfort above my knee due to a small bone spur.Pain went away for a few months thanks to physiotherapy. Now a little discomfort is back as i stopped physio for a few days?

I'm 56 it's been 8 weeks (walking with2 crutches now 1) being home after LCL partial tear/bone fracture bruises. Last week been injured again during Physical therapy session. Lost range of motion again, can't bend knee. How long recovery, what to do?

What is the best treatment for knee bone spur?

I got injured at work. I fell off a ladder and now I have bone bruse of the knee. The doc said i could work and I am on my feet 12 hours a day.?

Tripped,fell,&hurt my nose,hands,&knees.Nose got scratches&cuts.The doc told me I didn't need nose x-rays cuz the bone didn't stick out.Is she right?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?