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I do not have much flexibility in my hamstrings and calf muscles. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I require further clarification on my MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report, specifically regarding the mention of ‘chondral fibrillation medial trochlear groove.’ I am seeking to understand the extent of damage to that particular cartilage area. Is it possible for it to recover to i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi. Welcome to icliniq. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. After reviewing the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), it appears to be an essentially normal scan. The mention of chondral... Read Full »
How to regain the strength of my knees?
Query: Hi doctor,I am an 18-year-old. I have a little problem that affects my daily hobbies. I play basketball and play in such a way that I am constantly running and jumping at maximum effort each time. When I was a little bit younger, I had a pretty bad case of Osgood-Schlatter disease. It was from const... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the description, your symptoms are as similar to Osgood-Schlatter disease. This problem is usually seen in the active adolescent age group, mostly affected region are the places where your tendons and bone come together. In your case, the growing tibial tube... Read Full »
Is there a way to treat Osgood-Schlatter disease in both my knees?
Query: Hi doctor, I have Osgood-Schlatter in both knees and have had it for three years now. Should it be healed by now? Is there anything you can do to fix it by surgery? My knee is not stable and is giving way. I have been to more than 20 physio appointments for my knees to strengthen the muscles around ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Osgood-Schlatter is a problem with the apophysis of the tibia where the patellar tendon attaches. It is a painful condition and is treated with local therapy and activity reduction till the patient stops growing. Usually, the pain settles down at that stage, but the bu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor. My 24-year-old brother pulled his patella muscle two weeks ago. He underwent surgery on it, and everything went well. Since then, he has iced his knee as needed, walked without crutches, and continues to wear his knee brace. The problem is that he is having it with the lower portion of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Muscles do not generally get weak so quickly. However, if you claim he is unable to lift below the knee, then he requires an in-person examination of both nerves and pain management. It would be ideal if you could contact your surgeon. In the event of non-surgical abno... Read Full »
My knee feels like it needs to pop, and it feels tight and hurts when I bend and extend. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a girl who is 5 feet and 160 pounds. My knee feels like it needs to pop, but it will not. It feels really tight and hurts when I bend it quite a bit and when I fully extend it. I am currently not taking any medications. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The probable diagnosis is knee pain. This seems to be due to a soft tissue injury to the knee. You need to take tablets. If it does not get better in two weeks, then you will require an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan of the knee joint. I... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old male weighing 138 pounds and 5 feet 2 inches tall. After taking Atorlip-F for four months as prescribed by my doctor, I developed pain in both of my knee joints. It has been a month since I stopped the medication, but the knee pain persists. I am healthy and do not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I aim to provide you a quality medical care that is easily accessible and responsive to you in your time of need. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest taking the following medications(only if you are not allergic to them). Consult your doctor and take ... Read Full »