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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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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

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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.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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