Question
my mom is 53. she is having pain from last 5 days in her knee.what to do?

Answer
This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says.......

Dear Nitin,

You may have arthritis of the knee

Try PRICE
Protect-Wear a knee brace around the knee and limit the movements that aggravate it.
Rest-Speaks for itself-perhaps the weekend when you are off-rest it.
Ice- Will help if it is  painful. You can use it for up to 3-4 days. Keep it on 30 minutes on 20 minutes off for 3-45 times a day-to tolerance
Compress-Ace wrap or knee sleeve or brace
Elevate-Will help if it throbs at the end of the day.
Go to our website store at AnkleNFoot.com for examples of wraps, sleeves or braces for her knee.
If her knee is leaning in an orthotic/orthoses may help her

If these suggestions don't help  then seek the aid of an orthopedist

Hope This Helps
Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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