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What Does The Dislocation Of The Subcortical Fracture Mean?

Over 3 months ago I dislocated my kneecap. I got an MRI and it showed the dislocation gave me a subcortical fracture, my groove is almost straight, and my cartlige isn t damaged. My knee has made cracking sounds and some of them, it hurt. What could this mean and what is causing it to hurt?
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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subcortical fracture is fracture of tibial plateau , it is not serious but it can cause complications like O.A or meniscal tear
I recommend rest ( need to see x ray to determine how long )
followed by Physical therapy

Good Luck
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What Does The Dislocation Of The Subcortical Fracture Mean?

subcortical fracture is fracture of tibial plateau , it is not serious but it can cause complications like O.A or meniscal tear I recommend rest ( need to see x ray to determine how long ) followed by Physical therapy Good Luck