A 22-year-old male asked:
i've had a fractured knee cap for over a year. my doctor doesn't know what to do. i'm in excruciating pain! help?
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Dr. Dan Fisher answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Orthopod: If your doctor doesn't know what to do I am concerned that it is not broken either. You should be seen by an orthopd.
Answered on Jul 10, 2012
Dr. Clive Segil answered
58 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Act immediatley: Find a good orthopaedic surgeon soon.
Answered on Jul 10, 2012
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
RICE: Rest, ice, elevation, compression. Hopefully your physician gave you some pain medication, but i would take alene or Ibuprofen if not.
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Dr. Mark Galland answered
32 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Meniscal tears: There are several types of meniscal tears (see pic). Some meniscal tears occur w/ acute injury & some as degenerative changes (over time). Common symp ... Read More
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Not a great idea: I agree with your doctor.Assuming that you have a knee frsacture, you are looking at a minimum of 4-8 weeks of no athletics, intensive PT and a knee b ... Read More
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nabila Babar answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
The wear and tear: of joints is called arthritis. if knees hut bad get x ray and there could be more treatment available.
spinal fracture is not common unless you are in ... Read More
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