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Knee Pain After dislocation
Hello, I recently dislocate my patella. It was popped back in but it is very swollen and I can not lift my leg. I have scheduled an mri however I have to wait for the results. Any ideas on what it may be? there is no break, and I cannot bear much weight
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You might have ruptured Mediclaim patellar retinaculum and MPFL.
You need to take absolute rest and keep knee immobilised in a knee immobiliser for 6 weeks.
Keep lower limb elevated and apply ice packs locally.
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MRI confirms the injury and helps planning treatment.
Do not bear weight over inured knee. You can do non weight bearing walking.
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