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Please Suggest Treatment For Knee Injury
I had a fall 5 weeks ago & my knee cut open due to force of the fall. The wound is healing well though I probably should have had stitches & would be healed completely by now. I am not feeling much pain but still some stiffness when I sit for long periods. My knee cap is deformed looking though with a big bump on the tip of knee cap. Should I be concerned about any long term effects?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to blunt trauma.
For further assessment you may require MRI knee joint after orthopedician consultation.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Heating pads also helps.
You may require aspiration in case of swelling.
Use knee cap.
Use support while walking
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to blunt trauma.
For further assessment you may require MRI knee joint after orthopedician consultation.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Heating pads also helps.
You may require aspiration in case of swelling.
Use knee cap.
Use support while walking
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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