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I have sharp pains on my knee. i still have screws inside. i used to have open patella damge due to bike accident.. any advice to soothen the pain.
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Xray: Get an x-ray and see an orthopedist. The screw may be causing pain.
Answered 4/18/2013
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Help your pain: Ice is the standard for any extremity pain/injury. 20min every hour. A bag of frozen peas or corn works just as well as an expensive gel pad. Also use an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen or Naproxen if no history of allergy or GI condition. If surgery recent, some pain is still expected. If surgery was longer ago, you should see your surgeon to assess the hardware and have your knee examined.
Answered 1/15/2016
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