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Hairline fracture knee
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Need to know locaton: Its important to know exactly where the fracture is located. If it is truly nondisplaced in your patella or proximal tibia you may need a knee immobiizer or just limited activity for about six weeks its hard to be more specific without seeing an xray.
Answered 3/23/2019
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Talk to your doc: Hairline usually means a non displaced fracture.
Answered 9/23/2019
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See an orthopedist: There are so many different ways you can fracture you knee and in so many different places that you really need to see your friendly neighborhood orthopedist to tailor treatment based on your specific fracture and individual situation!
Answered 8/5/2018
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