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What Causes Absence Of Ligament In Knees?

hi , i am 24 yr old . i like to play cricket . one day when i was bowling suddenly i fall down bez of un even pitch at bowling area . i had a discussion with one ortho about this problem . he took one x-ray n told me my leg ligament is not there in me knee area .
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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You have informed wrong. On x ray ligament is not seen. It can only be seen on MRI. So i would suggest you to show it to some other doctor. He can ask you to get MRI of the knee joint to confirm the diagnosis. Till that time i would suggest you to take Brufen tablet for pain relief.
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What Causes Absence Of Ligament In Knees?

You have informed wrong. On x ray ligament is not seen. It can only be seen on MRI. So i would suggest you to show it to some other doctor. He can ask you to get MRI of the knee joint to confirm the diagnosis. Till that time i would suggest you to take Brufen tablet for pain relief.