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My wife is a regular walker, around 15 may her left knee started aching on the outside when her heel stickes the ground. it progressed and climbing steps became a problem. she is not aware of having injured her knee. she has leg weakness and pain. ?
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Orthopedic specialis: She may have osteoarthritis of the knee due to wear and tear over the years. Often the first sign is knee pain on stair use. Cartilage damage is another possibility either from wear and tear or an actual injury. If she's not in a lot of distress, she could try taking an anti-inflammatory medication like Advil or Aleve for a week. If symptoms persist an orthopedic specialist is best qualified to se
Answered 1/5/2019
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