Patellar Tracking Disorder: Medications
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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's syndrome, a rare but serious disease.
The dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may also relieve pain.
| Last updated: | February 14, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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