Im a 53 yr female. have been diagnosed with osteoarhtritus. im obese class 3 according to my BMI. Bort my legs are burning and paining. My left leg is worst. my skin has gone numb between my knee and hip on the outside of my leg. what could it be and what should i do about it.it has become unbearable.
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Treatment Options For Osteoarthritis
1. Managing symptoms, such as pain, stiffness and swelling
2. Improving joint mobility and flexibility
3. Maintaining a healthy weight
4. Getting enough of exercise
Types of Surgery
1. Arthroscopic Irrigation
2. Arthroscopic Debridement
3. High Tibial Osteotomy
4. Partial Knee Arthroplasty
5. Total Knee Arthroplasty
Intraarticular Injections:
1. Intraarticular Glucocorticoids
2. Hyaluronans (e.g. Synvisc)
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Orthopedic Doctor in Mumbai
Obesity is when you have an excess proportion of body fat.
The BMI (body mass index) is the way that obesity is checked - a number of 30
or above is considered as obese.
Here is a link to a BMI chart;
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