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Kneecap Pain - Diagnosis
Sustained a knee injury a few days back. Initially tried to walk it off, though the pain didn't reduce. X-ray was done later on. Kindly provide the injury diagnosis.
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That is a fracture of your patella ( knee cap bone).
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See an orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further treatment.
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X ray shows fracture of the lower pole of patella.
A plaster cast fo 4 to 6 wks. should be adequate.
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Please be seen by a orthopaedician and only then they can advise you properly after clinical examination
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It's patella fracture need evaluation with Orthopedic Surgeon and proper management
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Seems like undisplaced fracture of the kneecap bone. However final diagnosis can be made after clinical exam and investigation.
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consult an orthopaedic surgeon
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
You need to go for to an orthopedic doctor for a checkup to determine whether or not you need surgery for the fracture of patella
Till then, don't walk around or try to walk it off.
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Dr. Mohit Garg
Joint Replacement Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bathinda
There is a fracture of patella
Need to get examined to decide whether it can be managed with plaster or surgery is required
As per x-ray seems like plaster would suffice
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