A 41-year-old male asked:
Fell on knee running i'm ok to walk but top of knee is extremely tender to touch what could be cause?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Hashmat Rajputanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Patellar injury: You may have patella injury. Have MRI of knee and see an orthopedist. In the mean while, give rest to knee and take Ibuprofen otc. Thanks.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Alvin Steinanswered
Pain Management 61 years experience
Possible fracture.: Need to get xray or MRI or ct to evaluate , but see a doctor.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 25, 2014
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