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Husband got screws in kneecap to fix a split, 1 year later it still hurts very bad, doc gave cortizone (hydrocortisone) and said it can't be fixed, i need second opinio?

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I will try: Most likely you have some traumatic arthritis from the fracture of the knee cap. Try to see sport medicine (orthopedic surgeon) for second opinion. Good luck thanks.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2023

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