Guess the diagnosis

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This is a quest to diagnose a disease/condition and tell management of that disease/condition according to the field you belong to.

Symptoms:

  1. Pain in the knee joint.
  2. Stiffness is characterized by sitting for longer periods and more particularly in the morning after waking up.
  3. A characteristic feature of crepitus is seen along with decreased range and mobility and sometimes a feeling of instability.
  4. Triggers are climbing or descending stairs, sitting after prolonged periods of standing or vice versa, and cold weather, which equals more pain.
  5. Swelling and tenderness are also noted.

Guess the disease/condition. Share your thoughts on how you will treat or manage it according to your profession.

MBH/PS

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Ac OA will surely be the one, but it seems to be more than that.

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Yes, you are right; it’s an OA knee. :smiley: Share your treatment plan. How will you manage the condition according to your profession?

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Likely knee osteoarthritis; manage with physiotherapy, weight control, analgesics.

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Symptoms resemble to that of OA knee. Due to bone depletion medications that prevent degeneration of cartilage and strengthening the bone structure should be given along with proper dietary as well as lifestyle practices. External therapies will also be good for relieving pain. Quadriceps strengthening exercises would be beneficial. Vitamin D and Ca assessment will also be done.

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Yes, you are right with diagnosing the condition. :star_struck:

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Yes, you are completely right about the diagnosis. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Also you’ve added good management point.