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Hurt My Knee, Bone Bruised, Feel A Gap Above The Knee Cap, No Much Pain Or Swelling. Treatment?
Playing indoor soccer last night my left kneecap banged into an opponents kneecap. It hurt a bit and feels like it might be slightly bone bruised, but what is weird is that when I slightly bend my leg there feels like there is an indentation or a gap directly above my kneecap which is not there on my right knee. Pain is not severe, I would say like a bone bruise. Range of motion and ability to bear weight is not an issue. There is not much swelling (slight swelling according to my wife) and not much bruising .
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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Based on your description, I suspect a Partial Quadriceps tendon rupture in your involved knee.
An xray is needed to diagnose any associated patellar avulsions. Ultrasound examination or MRI scan will diagnose the condition.
Partial or incomplete tears are generally managed by nonsurgical measures by Rest, Ice packing, Compression and Limb elevation. The knee joint is immobilized in full extension for 4-6 weeks. Thereafter progressive knee range of motion exercises and quadriceps strengthening exercises are begun.
If conservative management fails, then a surgical reconstruction is indicated.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on your description, I suspect a Partial Quadriceps tendon rupture in your involved knee.
An xray is needed to diagnose any associated patellar avulsions. Ultrasound examination or MRI scan will diagnose the condition.
Partial or incomplete tears are generally managed by nonsurgical measures by Rest, Ice packing, Compression and Limb elevation. The knee joint is immobilized in full extension for 4-6 weeks. Thereafter progressive knee range of motion exercises and quadriceps strengthening exercises are begun.
If conservative management fails, then a surgical reconstruction is indicated.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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