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Knee and tibia bone pain
Knee and tibia bone pain due to injury.sudden fall floor..,.
... I am taking ibrufen tablet temporary relief
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In a 65-year-old patient with knee and upper tibial pain following a fall, a fracture around the proximal tibia, tibial plateau, patella, or distal femur must be ruled out before assuming it is just a soft-tissue injury. While ibuprofen may provide temporary pain relief, it does not treat the underlying cause and should not delay evaluation.
Next Steps
* Avoid full weight-bearing on the affected limb until a fracture has been excluded.
* Get X-rays of the knee (AP & lateral) and tibia including the knee joint as soon as possible. If X-rays are normal but pain, swelling, or inability to bear weight persists, a CT scan or MRI may be required to detect an occult fracture or ligament/meniscal injury.
* Until evaluated, follow the RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and continue pain medication only as advised by your doctor.
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Seek immediate orthopaedic evaluation if you are unable to bear weight, have significant swelling, deformity, knee instability, numbness of the foot, or worsening pain. Early diagnosis is particularly important at your age to avoid complications and ensure appropriate treatment.
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Continue taking ibuprofen
Ice the area
Elevate the limb
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If unable to bear weight,get a Xray knee with tibia ap/lateral done
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Better to get xray of knee and leg in standing position
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