Dr. Dilip Mehta

Joint Replacement Surgeon,Orthopedist,Sports Medicine Surgeon

21 years of experience

MBBS,MS - Orthopaedics

Questions Answered By Dr. Dilip Mehta

How to stop arthritis from progressing

Answered on 23rd May '24

Treatment can help slow the progression of the disease and relieve symptoms.

Asked for Male, 36

How to get rid of knee crepitus

Answered on 23rd May '24

Crepitus, or the cracking and popping sound that sometimes happens when you move your knee, is usually harmless. However, if the crepitus is accompanied by pain, swelling, or instability, it may be a sign of a more serious problem and you should see a doctor for crepitus treatment if required and sugested by the doctor.

Asked for Female, 36

How i cured my degenerative disc disease

Answered on 23rd May '24

Physical thertand exercise will help to improve symptoms and slow the progress of the disease.

Does Knee replacement affect your nerves?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Knee replacement can affect the nerves in the area of the surgery. The most common nerve affected is the common peroneal nerve. This nerve may be injured as it passes around the fibular neck. The injury may cause numbness or weakness on the outside of the leg and foot.

Asked for Male, 35

I need to do knee replacement and I want to know whether I can run after my knee replacement surgery

Answered on 23rd May '24

Knee replacement surgery is major surgery and you will not be able to run for at least 6-8 weeks after the surgery. You will need to start with physical therapy to help you regain range of motion and strength in your leg. Once you are able to walk without pain and have good range of motion, you may be able to start running again.

Asked for Male, 23

Achilles tendon pops when standing on toes?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Achilles tendon pops when standing on toes can be caused by a number of things, including tightness in the Achilles tendon, overuse, or injury.

Asked for Male, 78

What is the difference between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis?

Answered on 23rd May '24

The main difference between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis is that polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes joint pain and inflammation.

Asked for Male, 33

When can i eat solid food after jaw surgery?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Hello,

You should be able to chew within a few days after jaw surgery.

Asked for Female, 59

What is jaw claudication?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Jaw claudication is a symptom of a disease where the muscles in the jaw feel weak and tired. It is often a sign of inflammation in the jaw joint or muscles.

Asked for Male, 26

Both legs Foot drop problem since 2 years. I am very upset for this. So please tell me can you treat this? Please let me know.

Answered on 23rd May '24

You need assessment and tendon transfer surgery.

Asked for Male, 21

My age 21 i have problem in my knee for bike accident and my knee no movement. Can i do my knee replacement

Answered on 23rd May '24

Please consult orthopedist with MRI. joint replacement is not for your age. You need assessment and tendon transfer surgery

Asked for Male, 30

I am Satish Jain 30 years old and just within 10 days pain in hip bone i was found AVN stage 2 in MRI reports..now all doctors are said to do decompression and then hip joint replacement...also in Google I see that stem cell therapy is usefull in earlier stage so any suggestions can I go for hips decompression or stem cell therapy or go for any ayurvedic panchkarma treatment

Answered on 23rd May '24

Core D or stem cell therapy can help you.

Asked for Male, 20

I have pain in both hands(3 inches above and below the elbows) and legs(5 inches above and below the knees). Not bone pain as I feel good if I try to restrict my blood flow. I always wear knee and elbow caps for pain relief. As far I remember I'm suffering from this pain for almost 13-14 years. Currently, I'm 20 years, I'm was being told it was due to the growing stage. Earlier I had vitamin D level 7 but now it is 30 but still, the pain is not gone. I have pain almost daily, I will feel lucky I don't have pain that particular day. If I walk for long or stand or play, or do something intense then the intensity of the pain will be unbearable sometimes due to pain I can't even sleep at night. In my test report, I have everything normal. Tests I have done so far are ASO TITRE, Anti-Nuclear, CPR, HLA B profile, Anti-CCP, Phosphorus, CPK, URIC ACID, CALCIUM, GLUCOSE, VITAMIN D AND B-12, THS, CBC, Alkaline Phosphate, Potassium, LDH, Magnesium.

Answered on 23rd May '24

You need to consult an endocrinologist for your problem

Asked for Male, 25

I am 25 year old male and have sprained ankle for many times during playing cricket or running etc. I have used pain relief cream but have not got any relief.what should I do now?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Please get MRI of ankle joint dine and then show it to the orthopedist. He will then tell you proper line of treatment

How long to wear back brace for compression fracture

Answered on 23rd May '24

Please show your reports to orthopedist and he will guide you depending upon fracture.

Asked for Male, 44

Can foot drop be treated without undergoing surgery?

Answered on 23rd May '24

No, foot drop cannot be treated without surgery.

Asked for Female, 45

How to get rid of arthritis in fingers?

Answered on 23rd May '24

You can get rid of arthritis by medicine and anti ra drugs

Asked for Female, 37

What is the best treatment for a compression fracture

Answered on 23rd May '24

Treatment for compression fraacture is with neurological deficits surgery and without deficit vertebroplasty

Asked for Male, 26

How to treat shoulder dislocation

Answered on 23rd May '24

To treat shoulder dislocation, first episode reduce and immobilize then repeat episode and then mri and last is surgery

Asked for Female, 34

Which movements cause dislocation after hip replacement

Answered on 23rd May '24

The movements which cause dislocation after hip replacement is internal rotations

Asked for Female, 56

What causes thigh pain after hip replacement?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Main causes of thigh pain after hip replacement are:
Lack of Physio
Poor bone
Infection
You need to consult a orthopedist for treatment.

Asked for Male, 27

I am abhishek yadav.my problem is Acl partial tear. I am Indian army.can I running as before after surgery.and how many cost of surgery and how many time after complete recovery

Answered on 23rd May '24

You will be complete normal after ACL You need to consult a orthopedist physically . Expense varies upon type of implant From 60 k to 2 lac

Asked for Male, 23

My brother is 23 years old and he suffered from covid before 9 months and he had pain in hip joint and legs so we did mri and the reports said AVN in hip joint 2-3 stage so they suggested surgery to drill in bone to start the blood flow as before . I want to know the percentage of success and how operation will take place

Answered on 23rd May '24

core decompression success rate is around 30 percent

Asked for Male, 12

H... doctor some queries 12year child automatically ortho growth right legplease give information what I do

Answered on 23rd May '24

You need to consult an orthopedist to guide you for the treatment after consulting.

Asked for Female, 32

I m 32 years age female last two having pain heels of legs x-ray n medicine done no effect x-ray shows enlargement of heel bones.

Answered on 23rd May '24

You can go for laser and stem cell therapy

Asked for Female, 32

Enlargement of heels bone as per previous dr your suggestion

Answered on 23rd May '24

For the treatment you can go for laser and stem cell therapy.

What to expect 5 months after knee replacement?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Regarding what to expect 5 months after knee replacement - If there are no complications then you can work freely as per your wish.

But after knee replacement, some patients do not recover as quickly as others. Consider the following:

Patients who conducted knee-strengthening activities before surgery have a better chance of recovering faster.
It may take longer recovery time for those patients who are older, smoke, or have other medical concerns.

Note: Although deviations from the "normal" recovery timeframe is not always expected, but such fluctuations are usually acceptable as long as the patient, doctor, and physical therapist continue to collaborate in the pursuit of a complete recovery.

How to treat acute lower back pain

Answered on 23rd May '24

You need to visit orthopedist for correct diagnosis and treatment, as he will do some tests and accordingly prescribe you the medicine.

How to cure achilles tendonitis fast

Answered on 23rd May '24

Few treatments which are recommended by Orthopedist are rest, ice, Local ultrasound, Collagen supplements, Stem cell therapy which help you to combat tendonitis.

How long after achilles surgery can i run?

Answered on 23rd May '24

In normal condition one can run 3 months after surgery. If any complications during/post surgery you need to speak with your orthopedist

How i cured my ankylosing spondylitis?

Answered on 23rd May '24

We can cure ankylosing spondilites with Basic stretches, Yoga, Swimming Medicine therapy that has to be customised as per result of the tests prescribed by the orthopedist

How to sleep with ankylosing spondylitis?

Answered on 23rd May '24

With ankylosing spondylitis the major issue is stiffness it’s best to be in a functional position knee slight bend and on your sides keep pillows in between your knees and also keep the torso in straight line. If this doesn't give you relief you can consult Orthopedist near your area

Asked for Female, 68

Slip disc and severe neck pain issue. What should I do

Answered on 23rd May '24

Please get an MRI scan of your ankle. Visit an orthopedic with the reports.

Asked for Female, 20

I am a 20 year old female. I had missed a step and fallen down on ground two days ago (I think I twisted my left ankle but I don't remember clearly). After that I have trouble putting weight on my left leg. It doesn't hurt when I am resting and even movement is possible. But whenever I walk, there is some sort of pull near the left ankle and it hurts whenever I try to put weight on it. I have done ice compresses and elevated it but still it pains whenever I walk. Is it a mild ankle sprain? what should i do next?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Consult a Physiotherapist if no relief then consult an Orthopedic.

Asked for Female, 35

Hello sir mera naam Asma Asif Khan hai main kanhan me rahti hu mere mummy or meri saas ko ghutno me Dard rahta hai uthne baithane me taklif hoti hai uske liye koi upay bataye

Answered on 23rd May '24

Please visit an orthopedic doctor with the X-Ray reports.

Asked for Male, 20

Iam 20 year old male . I had a trauma 6 months ago . There was a proximal inter phalanx fracture in middle finger of my right hand. 3 months ago the doctor suggested me physiotherapy . After 3 months since the swelling didn't go completely i returned to the hospital and on xray examination the intermediate phalanx has displaced a little to right .what should I do? What are the expenses

Answered on 23rd May '24

To get better idea of your condition and prescribe you the treatment, we need to see the x-ray reports. You can consult orthopedist near you.

Asked for Male, 30

Surgery in left shoulder's tumour. Please guide me

Answered on 23rd May '24

We need more information to know about the condition of the tumor. Please share your reports or consult a orthopedist near you

Asked for Male, 31

I am 31 year old male having horizontal medial meniscus tear in knee.What are the possible treatments for the same?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Meniscus tears have different modalities of treatment available right from rest ice medicine Physiotherapy to stem cell therapy and complete tears need repairs Ks consult an orthopedist with your MRI. It will give a better idea to which option will be best suited for u.

Asked for Male, 48

I am suffering from low back pain since 2012, now I'm also suffering from ankle stiffness and weakness, lower foot numbness both the limp knees weakness and imbalance in waking. But no pain in legs. Please guide me

Answered on 23rd May '24

Your symptoms indicate a nerve compression please get an MRI of your lumbar spine. For detailed consultation please visit best Orthopedist in India

Asked for Female, 45

I'm a 45 year old woman. Past few months, I have a pain in my left shoulder & cannot move it backwards or stretch it too much & do some activity.. is this Frozen shoulder? What should I do for reversal? Kindly guide. Thank you..

Answered on 23rd May '24

If you are diabetic then please control your blood sugar level. To get a relief please consult a Physiotherapist. If it’s not helping you then you need to do a mri of your shoulder. For detailed consultation please visit Orthopedist near you.

Asked for Female, 24

Good morning sir...I am a NIS Coach. Recently my student got sever knee injury and had a MRI which revealed that Complete ACL TEAR. We need ur further urgent treatment becoz the competition is in March. Plz sir

Answered on 23rd May '24

Usually an complete ACL tear needs a surgery. You need to consult an orthopedist for detailed treatment.

Asked for Female, 20

I am 20 yrs woman. Slight pain in lower knee. Started once after exercise one day. Sometimes normal sometimes hurts. What to do

Answered on 23rd May '24

Hi I need to know what’s your approximate body weight and in which exercise u started having pain and are there any associated symptoms? If it’s not responding to ice & painkiller and rest and get an MRI done. For more detailed consultation please visit nearest orthopedist

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