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[|Human|] Hi, I had meniscus repair in 2015 and was told I have arthritis in knee and had bone spurs that were removed and would probable need a knee replacement in a few years. This year started walking 2 miles a day, some squats and stairs with no problem. A few weeks ago my dog got out of the yard and I chased her, I felt like I stepped wrong and felt pain in my knee for about a week. I rested my knee, iced it and felt better but now feels like it wants to give out but I have no pain. I went to an Ortho who examined it and looked at X-rays taken in 2016, gave me a band to wear beneath my knee and told me to rest and ice it and offered me a cortisone shot which I denied because I have no pain but still feels like it wants to give out with a little pain so I have requested a second opinion and new set of images. I m frustrated, any other suggestions?
[|AI|]  Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concernsWith such presentations in my clinic, I would first ask for new X-ray for both knees (standing position) to assess the degree of Osteoarthritis now. New knee MRI will be also helpful to assess the menisci and any new degenerative tear. Knee osteoarthritis is very common after meniscal injury and meniscal surgery and could be treated by the following to delay knee replacement surgery:-weight reduction.-knee brace.-Avoidance of heavy activities, prolonged standing and prolonged knee flexion.-receiving medications as Chen Chat Doctor.