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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Right Knee

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Posted on Wed, 26 Oct 2016
Question: I have a sharp pain at the right side of my right knee about 1 inch from my knee cap. It is painful to push on the spot with my finger. Knee Doctor appointment is one month out and I will be leaving the country on vacation (lots of walking) in 3 weeks. What should I do ? Buy a brace? If so what kind?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Further imaging is required

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

Pertaining to your history, it's advisable to get an MRI scan of the knee to ruke out ligamentous injury and to determine further course of action.

I would like to know if there is any history of trauma/injury to the involved knee.

Meanwhile analgesics like Diclofenac sodium 100 mg will help to improve the pain.

Brace should be preferably used only after imaging of the concerned area .

Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these tests and pills to you.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (15 hours later)
Thankyou.
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Your Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Your welcome
Take Care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Right Knee

Brief Answer: Further imaging is required Detailed Answer: Hello Sir I can certainly understand your concern. Pertaining to your history, it's advisable to get an MRI scan of the knee to ruke out ligamentous injury and to determine further course of action. I would like to know if there is any history of trauma/injury to the involved knee. Meanwhile analgesics like Diclofenac sodium 100 mg will help to improve the pain. Brace should be preferably used only after imaging of the concerned area . Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these tests and pills to you. Post your further questions if any. Thank you.