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How To Treat Kneecap Fracture Non Surgically?

Hello! I need the help of an orthopedic doctor. Two days ago i felt from my bicycle with my knee on concrete (0 speed, my handlebar blocked) .The impact was from a short distance and it got really swallowed, but I still managed to ride my bicycle for 10 blocks. at the hospital they made me the x-rays, put my whole leg in a detachable cast and gave me crutches. considering that i went to emergency, they didn t tell me much, than to consult an orthopedic doctor because i might have a kneecap fracture and might need surgery. I`ve already talked with two other doctors, which saw the x-rays and said that indeed there is a fracture, but I don`t need a surgery. I want to make sure that a surgery is not required and mandatory for what i have. If so,how long do you think it will take untill It will recover if I keep it in the cast on always and use the crutches. The thing that is weird is that i can move my leg, I can even walk, it doesn `t hurt, I even stopped taking the prescribed painkillers(oxycodone) because i don t have a pain. The only bad thing is that I can`t bend it and my upper muscles are tense.Tank you!! hope for an answer because untill monday I can`t see an orthopedic doctor for a consultation and I m kind of worried. is there any way I could upload the x-rays?( I m 25 , 1.82 m , 70 kg )
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, nature of fracture is great concern in bone injury, in your case if it is just a hair line fracture then it may not need any surgery with cast it can be healed, looking to the nature of injury and possibility of fracture of patella (Knee cap) it is very likely to have soft tissue inflammation, and it may be pretty painful but would be managed with any NSAID (Non steroid anti-inflammatory drug) in my opinion orthopedic would be much helpful, hope this information helps, take care.
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How To Treat Kneecap Fracture Non Surgically?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, nature of fracture is great concern in bone injury, in your case if it is just a hair line fracture then it may not need any surgery with cast it can be healed, looking to the nature of injury and possibility of fracture of patella (Knee cap) it is very likely to have soft tissue inflammation, and it may be pretty painful but would be managed with any NSAID (Non steroid anti-inflammatory drug) in my opinion orthopedic would be much helpful, hope this information helps, take care.