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Should Walking Be Avoided While Suffering From A Knee Fracture?
I have a displaced fracture of the posterior aspect of the lateral tibial plateau as well as tear in the proximal fibers of the ACL.. I can walk without pain a bit. Should I be walking at all.
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Mon, 25 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, Yes, please avoid walking otherwise it increases tear and cause more harm. keep leg immobile. Kindly do x ray or MRI of knee and consult with orthopedician. Take support or help of other. You can take tab. aceclofenac for pain aftre consultation. Take care.
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Dr. Shyam B. Kale
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, Yes, please avoid walking otherwise it increases tear and cause more harm. keep leg immobile. Kindly do x ray or MRI of knee and consult with orthopedician. Take support or help of other. You can take tab. aceclofenac for pain aftre consultation. Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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