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How Can Pain In The Kneecap Be Treated?
Hi, I m 27 and I work for a oral surgeon as lead assistant,so I m on my feet all day long. I walked up stairs one day and when I lifted my right leg I heard and felt a pop.Since it has been hurting in my knee cap . Now I feel like I have a air bubble inside. What could it be?
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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It may be due to arthritis or cruciate ligament injury or tendinitis etc. Please take rest, use cold compress and pain killer medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedics he will examine and take X-ray of knee joint and treat you accordingly.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It may be due to arthritis or cruciate ligament injury or tendinitis etc. Please take rest, use cold compress and pain killer medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedics he will examine and take X-ray of knee joint and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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