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Can Patellar Tracking Disorder Symptoms Only Be Prevalent At Night?

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Posted on Wed, 13 May 2015
Question: Can Patellar Tracking Disorder's (the problem I think I might suffer from) symptoms only be prevalent at night or after long period of use? During the daytime my knee feels ok, except that it feels unstable at times. After using it (my knee) for a few hours it slowly starts to become unstable and eventually it gives out. For the rest of the night i have to use crutches to get around and I am in tremendous pain, especially on the lower inside area under my left kneecap. This condition has occurred in the past only lasting an hour or two then it subsides. This time it is more severe than in the past. I am now on day with no signs of recovery. Any thoughts on the matter? Thank you for your help!
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
patellar tracking disease should remain all day

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
Patellar tracking disease will not be present at night only.
on every movement of knee this will give pain.
As per your history there is possibility of early arthritis or muscle cramp which are common in night.
I will advise you to take plenty of water.
calcium and vitamin D supplements will help you.
standing x ray knee and skyline view will help you.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Can Patellar Tracking Disorder Symptoms Only Be Prevalent At Night?

Brief Answer: patellar tracking disease should remain all day Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. Patellar tracking disease will not be present at night only. on every movement of knee this will give pain. As per your history there is possibility of early arthritis or muscle cramp which are common in night. I will advise you to take plenty of water. calcium and vitamin D supplements will help you. standing x ray knee and skyline view will help you. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.