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Cartilage is the connective tissue located between joints and bones which absorbs shock. It also acts as a barrier between two joints and avoids friction between them during movements. From osteoarthritis to trauma and injury, any of these can reduce the benefits of cartilage and can cause difficulty in using joints.

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Is the healing period of cartilage fracture is longer than bone fracture?

Query: Hello doctor, How long would the thyroid cartilage fracture line take to disappear, if it is not calcified in a younger patient?  Read Full »


Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fracture healing at all ages normally takes six weeks. So we can follow up after six weeks to see if the fracture has healed.  Read Full »

I have a small, pea-sized movable lump in the kneecap. What should I do?

Query: Hello, doctor,I am feeling a small, pea-sized movable lump while massaging the anterior upper side of my patella. I experience pain while folding my knee and walking, but it is manageable and there is no swelling in my knee. Can you please advise me on what to do?  Read Full »


Dr. Anuj Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I do not think the pain while folding is due to swelling. Can you please tell me what you do and how much physical activity you have in your daily routine? I hope your queries are resolved and any further queries are welcome.   Read Full »

What is the soft spot in the middle of forehead in a baby?

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter has a soft spot in the middle of her forehead for the past nine months but can only be noticed when she raises her eyebrows or if the lighting is right. When sliding a finger over it you cannot feel anything, the forehead feels normal even when she has her eyebrows raised....  Read Full »


Dr. M. L. Kothari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Small spot in center of forehead is seen in some pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As you know skull is made up of 16 small bones, these bones are attached with cartilages and get ossified with times. Due to some gaping, this swelling is seen...  Read Full »

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