Patellar Tracking Disorder - Medications
To reduce knee pain and swelling related to patellar tracking disorder, you can take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare but serious disease.
The dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may also relieve pain that is caused by cartilage damage.
Knee pain is incredibly common. In the United States, it's responsible for about 1/3 of all doctor's visits for muscle and bone pain. Knee pain is a special problem for athletes -- over half of all athletes endure it every year. Some of the most common reasons for knee pain are swollen or torn ligaments, meniscus (cartilage) tears, and runner's knee. But the knee is a complex joint, and there's plenty more that can go wrong. Other conditions that cause knee pain include: Bone chips...
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