Alma, MI
A 53-year-old male asked:
I fell a month ago and i still hurt. the bone just below my right knee is sticking out to much to me plus there's pain that norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) don't take it away.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Hutchinsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 36 years experience
Possible bursitis?: sounds like you fell on your tibial tubercle. You could have a bruise or bursitis which should improve with ice and no steroidal medicine. Be cautious with too much norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) as it can be addictive. Since no better in one month, should be checked for fracture, in tact extensor mechanism, patella or posterior cruciate injury
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Dr. Laura Ross-adamsanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
Need an X-ray : You need an X-ray if you have not had one. You could have an injury to the tibial tubercle, which would make it seem like it sticks out more. The Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) not helping worries me- you may have a fracture.
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Last updated Apr 6, 2015
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