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What Could Stabbing Pain In Knee With History Of Broken Kneecap Indicate?

I had a broken knee cap in 1999 that healed completely. Have had complete use if it. Now I am starting to get pain (Level 7-8) on one side o that knee. If I garden for example within 3 hours I am sorry. Or some days I just get shooting pains in that right knee. Have had 3 steriod injections, with little relief
posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2014
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What is your age ? It seems you are past middle age since three steroid injections already are given most probably for osteoarthritis of the knee. You ate having symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee and this needs to be investigated. I would advise Xray of involved knee anteroposterior(standing ) and lateral views and skyline view of patella. This will help in confirming diagnosis. If Xray report is showing arthritis you need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon with report. Meanwhile avoid squatting and cross legged position. Take tab diclofenac 50mg sos for pain relief. All the best.
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What Could Stabbing Pain In Knee With History Of Broken Kneecap Indicate?

Dear patient What is your age ? It seems you are past middle age since three steroid injections already are given most probably for osteoarthritis of the knee. You ate having symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee and this needs to be investigated. I would advise Xray of involved knee anteroposterior(standing ) and lateral views and skyline view of patella. This will help in confirming diagnosis. If Xray report is showing arthritis you need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon with report. Meanwhile avoid squatting and cross legged position. Take tab diclofenac 50mg sos for pain relief. All the best.