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Knee Pain. Had Hairline Fracture In Accident, Didn T Take Prescribed Medicines. Surgery Required? Recommendations?
I had an accident 1 year back. My right knee got hurt. I made an X-ray after the
accident which shows a hairline fracture near the right knee on the ligament.
Doctor advised me to use some tablets and have a tight cotton band to wore
everyday for six months, which i neglected as I thought the hairline fracture will
heal itself. Now one year is over but the pain is still which doesn't allow me to
run or jump or walk fast. I am unable to goto gym also.
Can you please give me a solution how to overcome this hairline fracture. I have
small questions
1. Does the fracture requires any surgery to heal or else wearing a tight band on
the knee overcomes the pain.
2. Am I late which had worsen the area on the right knee which is irreversible.
accident which shows a hairline fracture near the right knee on the ligament.
Doctor advised me to use some tablets and have a tight cotton band to wore
everyday for six months, which i neglected as I thought the hairline fracture will
heal itself. Now one year is over but the pain is still which doesn't allow me to
run or jump or walk fast. I am unable to goto gym also.
Can you please give me a solution how to overcome this hairline fracture. I have
small questions
1. Does the fracture requires any surgery to heal or else wearing a tight band on
the knee overcomes the pain.
2. Am I late which had worsen the area on the right knee which is irreversible.
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
Answering your questions,
1. Does the fracture requires any surgery to heal or else wearing a tight band on the knee overcomes the pain.
The hairline fracture has healed by now. A hairline fracture shows healing as early as 6 weeks and is normal by 6 months. This is no fracture now.
2. Am I late which had worsen the area on the right knee which is irreversible.
If there was any ligamentous injury and you say that its been neglected, there is possibility of it persisting even now. If the pain is severe and restricting normal movements, please consult your doctor and get MRI scan of your knee.
There are many ligaments (cruciate and collateral ligaments) which may be torn.
Thanks for writing in.
Answering your questions,
1. Does the fracture requires any surgery to heal or else wearing a tight band on the knee overcomes the pain.
The hairline fracture has healed by now. A hairline fracture shows healing as early as 6 weeks and is normal by 6 months. This is no fracture now.
2. Am I late which had worsen the area on the right knee which is irreversible.
If there was any ligamentous injury and you say that its been neglected, there is possibility of it persisting even now. If the pain is severe and restricting normal movements, please consult your doctor and get MRI scan of your knee.
There are many ligaments (cruciate and collateral ligaments) which may be torn.
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