Hairline crack in knee

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

Due to falling from bike my father suffered a hairline crack in the knee. It's been 5 weeks since the accident and knee pad was suggested for healing. Still he is having pain in the knee and unable to bend the knee. Swelling also persists. Mild ligament tear was also found. How many more days rest is required for complete healing and please suggest any other treatment is needed.

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Dr. Sreelekha Indrakanti

Orthopedist 8 yrs exp Hyderabad

You can start gentle knee exercises. Knee will become stiff otherwise. You can stop using the knee brace. Gradually pain will subside if no get an MRI done

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Dr. Praveen Podali Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Praveen Podali

Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

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Can start on hinge knee brace, Rest for 2 more weeks, Ice pack application Elevation over 3 pillows , if swelling Persists. And start on ca and vitamin D supplements for 2months

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