Managing Osteoarthritis of Both Knees

Last August 12, 2011, we visited the Center for 

Musculoskeletal Science-Asia at the 2nd floor of 

Hollywood Square Bldg, 33West Avenue in Quezon City 

after having an 8am   appointment with Dr. Isagani Leal.  

I found his name through research in the internet. 

The center uses the latest technology in managing 

and treating, sports-related injuries, bones and joints 

pain management, and other degenerative diseases involving 

muscles and the skeletal system in general.

It has been three (3)months since the pain in walking recurred not only in my right knee but with my left knee as well. X-ray and ultrasound results of both knees confirmed the depleted cartilage sustained in both knees. To prevent further, erosion and avoid knee replacement, Visco was injected to both knees. This time, it is done on a single shot only with a downtime of two(2)days. Thereafter, I can resume my normal activities. Unlike, before that it has to be injected in three(3) sessions for three(3) weeks with a downtime of two(2)  days per session. The cost was approximately the same at Php 35,00.00 per knee.

The main difference of the procedures in the past and present, lies in the fact, that yesterday's procedure was ultrasound guided, and less painful than it was done in the past years through the traditional method.
Even, if the anesthesia effect was gone, still the pain is manageable with-out taking in some pain reliever.    
For the rest of my life, I will be living with such maintenance medication, and the frequency lies simply in how good am I in managing my weight, because a single pound gained is an additional stress to my knees. The doctor advised only low impact aerobic activities and exercises, such as swimming, biking and  brisk walking for 3o minutes only. Further, the need to keep a healthy lifestyle and go on a low-calorie diet is a must.
Indeed, gaining weight  is easy but keeping it up and staying fit is a lifetime challenge, especially for women breaching the golden years...But that is life, and it is really up to us how to make it!
One thing certain, there is still a good life ahead, even if we are diagnosed with  Osteoarthritis in both knees, for as long as we are financially capable of paying the maintenance medications, and most of all diligent in having a healthy lifestyle.

For appointment please call:632-474-6656 or 63-939-443-24-88
For more info about the center please visit their website: www.cms-asia.net