What is the treatment for knee swelling?

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After seeing the clinical image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it appears to be synovitis of the knee joint. At the age of 50, osteoarthritis is the most common cause of synovitis. It is not advisable to start with steroid small 6 mg tablet. Is your father having fever, sore throat, or any other symptoms apart from the knee joint swelling? An X-ray of the affected knee is required to confirm the diagnosis of osteoarthritis. If an X-ray is taken, then a comment can be made whether the bones are weak (osteoporosis) or not and decide on the course of treatment. Follow up with your father's X-ray knee joint for confirmation and discussion regarding treatment.

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He has osteoarthritis knee with synovitis(attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is difficult to comment on weak bone status in a 50-year-old male from a knee X-ray. BMD (bone mineral density test) is required to confirm that. The present line of treatment is a daily intake of calcium, and vitamin D after assessment of serum vitamin D levels and tablet Diacerein 50 mg twice a day. Currently, he should give rest to the knee for synovitis to subside and a course of anti-inflammatory medication such as Aceclofenac along with Omeprazole (proton pump inhibitors). Additional treatment in the form of Hyaluronic acid injection can be discussed. He should avoid squatting and sitting cross-legged. Exercises will be required to strengthen the quadriceps muscle, but they have to be started after the swelling subsides.

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