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Undisplaced knee fracture
I fall down by scooty, on 25 july but my swelling is not healing, after seen my MRI investigation report which hve attached , doctor told me to put plaster but my swelling did not go ,it has been six days since plaster applied on my left leg, ON 8 august plaster had been put, i wanna ask u sir is it ok if swelling is already there nd along with plaster, how long will it take heal? THANK YOU
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Hi,don't worry about the Swelling,will come down when u start increasing your knee Movements.
U have to use Knee brace while walking.
Fracture takes at least 6 weeks to heal.
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consult for further management.
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hot pad application.
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello Practo User,
What your doctor is doing is right, please follow his advice.
It will take at least two months for you to be completely alright.
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Follow up with your doctor regularly and take advice.
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Don't walk or bear weight on the fracture leg till at least 6 weeks.
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Dr. Yash Bhatia
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15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You need a proper rehab and discussion regarding your condition
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Dr. Nawaid Ahmed
Orthopedist
21 yrs exp
Nagpur
The swelling is most probably because of blood inside the knee joint.
As per the mri , I believe you will not require surgery, but do consult a good knee specialist
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