How to treat mild degenerative change in the feet?
Patient: Hi Doctor, I am 30 years old weight 100kg height 178cm , i have flat feet and getting a pain on the middle and lower part of the feet. On doctors consultation i went MRI scan which says, Mild degenerative change, Detached Osteophyte is seen posterior to the posterior surface of talus with Achilles tendon shows enthesopathy changes at calcaneal attachment. Kindly please suggest what course of medication i need to under go. Thanks Doctor: HiFor symptomatic relief, take contrast bath (alternate dipping of feet in cold water and hot water each for 1 minute, for a period of 10 minutes). Anti inflammatory tabs of Advil and application of voltage gel to affected area.Consult a podiatrist or foot surgeon for further treatmentIf osteophytes are large and impinging on tissues,t endons during walk, then ultrasound therapy, or local depomedrol injections , or surgical removal may be undertaken as per findings which your doctor may decide.Wearing of shoes with raised sole on inner sides may be advised for flat feet, along with, tip-- toe exercises,etc.Best wishes