“Severe knee pain?”
My grandmother is experiencing severe knee pain on the side of her knee every time she attempts to walk.
Female | 72 years old
Complaint duration: 2
Medications: I don't know
Conditions: diabetes
5 Answers
statistically, she likely has knee osteoarthritis but she should be formally evaluated so treatment recommendations can be made
Needs MRI and X-rays of knee
She needs an orthopedic evaluation. Weight-bearing X-rays of both knees after a history and physical exam. Plus or minus an MRI. Start use of a cane on the side opposite. Precautions at home to prevent falls.
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Based upon her age, this likely is arthritis, which is very common when people get into their 70s. Would recommend she get an X-ray and see an orthopedist to get evaluated. There are multiple treatment options if indeed it is arthritis.
Probably arthritis,She needs evaluation including an x-ray.If arthritis a cortisone injection,physio,and a brace could help.
