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Avulsion knee fracture.
Hi I fell from bike and injured my knee and MRI suggested that avulsion fracture of knee. Orthopedic doctor suggested knee brace and rest for 4 weeks to recover. 4 weeks completed but still i am unable to bend my knee and it pains. Please advise if operation would be required for avulsion fracture or plaster of Paris bandage would be required
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I would like to examine the patient & see report before a. Final
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Better to know where the avulsion fracture is on MRI report which will help us in predicting the prognosis
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
Orthopedic surgeon
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need to be examined before giving out any opinion.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
An avulsion fracture will not heal completely in 4 weeks,usually the period of rest is followed with physiotherapy.
Please share your mri/xray for injury specific advise and consult with further details .
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