Medical Advice on "Orthopedician and Traumatology"

My x-ray report shows that I have lumbar spondylosis. Do I have to get an MRI?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not have all the information here but will try and explain. From you description, you do not seem to have any leg symptoms, like sciatica like pain or lumbar canal stenosis. You also have not mentioned about any ni...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Which jaw exercises would help a 15-year-old patient overcome lockjaw?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would say it is a case of the temporomandibular joint and it is usually self-resolving. It can be serious if the cartilage got torn inside the joint. So, I will suggest you, Have an MRI (...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Can vitamin D3 deficiency cause pain in different parts of my body?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your Vitamin D level is very low, and lipid profile is minimally deranged.I suggest you try taking the following medicines. Consult with y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

My 14 year old son has severe knee pain daily. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you suggested point towards chondromalacia patella, which happens to be due to the softening of cartilage behind the knee cap. I suggest you try taking the following.Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg, twice a day for te...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Why do I have swelling and bluish discoloration of the foot after falling on knees?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There is no need to worry about the foot as it can be due to a soft tissue injury, and you can continue with the medications and apply the ice pack for the same. However, I...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Maddika Sivasankarreddy

Had arthroscopy for ACL injury. How long it will take to recover?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it takes three months to have complete recovery after arthroscopy with good physiotherapy done regularly. Physiotherapy includes quadriceps strengthening, hamstring stretching, and strengthening, full weight-bea...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Why do I have knee pain after meniscus surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Meniscal injury leads to swelling and pain in the knee joint, so apply ice packs.Use hinged knee brace throughout the day remove it only at night. Apply a crepe bandage of 6 inches below the hinged knee brace from the toe ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

I am 80 kg. Will it affect the outcome of ACL operation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After the ACL surgery, if the surgery goes well, usually you will start walking with the long knee brace from the second day of the surgery. Normally, you will be able to walk on your own after six to eight weeks of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

I had a PCL surgery last month. When can I start walking again?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your MRI reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You can walk with the knee brace support immediately if the doctors have fixed the bone with the screws perfectly. It depends on the extent ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

What to do to relieve the pain in the leg?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. But there is no role of pelvic traction in your ailment. It was used earlier but not nowadays. The medications given to you are correct but I feel the dose can be increased to relieve the symp...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anuj Gupta