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I have a fracture in my knee. doctor advised immobility for 6 weeks when he will look at it again to see if i need 1 operation or 2. i'm confused.
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Knee fracture: I would assume you have a non displaced fracture of the tibial spine or patella, both of which typically heal with straight leg immobilization over 6 weeks. Surgery is a potential only if no healing occurs.
Answered 11/28/2017
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