My mom has been dealing with severe pain in her right leg joint, and the X-ray showed an osteophyte at the superior pole of her right patella. The doctor prescribed Etoricoxib 120 mg tablets, which she takes daily along with recommended exercises, but there's no improvement. When she stops the meds because of side effects like stomach upset and giddiness, the pain comes back. Is there any other treatment option for her, or would surgery be advisable in this case? Also, is it safe to take Etoricoxib long-term given the side effects?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

Consult Now

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Orthopaedician

Find a Orthopaedician

Answered 14/08/2025

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

View all

I'm 16 and have bow legs with an O shape curvature is there any way to straighten them without surgery I'm really worried about how they look and if it can be fixed naturally

While you may not be able to "fix" the bone structure of your legs naturally at age 16, you can improve muscle strength, flexibility, and overall alignment, which can make your legs appear straighter and reduce associated pain. Exercises, stretching, and potentially bracing can help manage the condition and improve your overall well-being

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I'm 19 and have bow legs which my friends tease me about. I really want to straighten them naturally through exercises instead of surgery are there any options that could help me?

While exercises and stretches can help strengthen muscles and improve alignment, they won't change the shape of your bones, which is the root cause of bow legs. Surgery (osteotomy) is generally the only way to correct the bone alignment in adults. However, strengthening exercises and stretches can help manage symptoms and improve overall leg health

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors