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How bad does a broken knee cap usually hurt?
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Several weeks: It is unusual to break a kneecap - this type of injury takes a long time to heal enough to relieve pain. Sometimes surgery is needed.
Answered 3/3/2017
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Depends: Fracture pain is variable, depending on patient factors, the amount of energy absorbed and the displacement of the fracture. It's often fairly persistent, while a bruise might decrease in pain after a few days. If you continue to have a problem, see an orthopaedic surgeon and get an x-ray to find out for sure.
Answered 12/11/2012
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