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What Are The Signs Of A Broken Patella?
Question: I fell earlier tonight on my knee and I am concerned I broke my patella
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query and i can understand your concern.
Do you have pain in that site?
is there swelling?
redness?
not able to do movements at knee joint?difficulty in walking?
If you have alll the above sypmtoms ypu have to meet orthopedic surgeon, doctor may ask you to get done X ray of knee joint for further evaluation.
If you have only pain you can take pain killer tablets like Tab Diclofenac twice daily for 3 days , morning and night after food along with antacids like Tab Rantac.
Awaiting for your response.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka S
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query and i can understand your concern.
Do you have pain in that site?
is there swelling?
redness?
not able to do movements at knee joint?difficulty in walking?
If you have alll the above sypmtoms ypu have to meet orthopedic surgeon, doctor may ask you to get done X ray of knee joint for further evaluation.
If you have only pain you can take pain killer tablets like Tab Diclofenac twice daily for 3 days , morning and night after food along with antacids like Tab Rantac.
Awaiting for your response.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka S
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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