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Query: Hi doctor,There is bruising and mild pain in the middle of my kneecap that feels uncomfortable and makes it difficult to bend my knee. I am a runner and I participate in track and cross-country events, but I have never dealt with such pain before. When I press the middle of my knee where there is br... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs. Yes, you need to wear a kneecap or an elastocrepe bandage. Apply ice over the area twice daily. I suggest you take the following: Take a tablet of Etoricoxib 60 mg one during the day and another ... Read Full »
I had a PCL surgery last month. When can I start walking again?
Query: Hello doctor, About a month ago, I underwent a posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, and the doctors fixed two screws in my body. The doctors gave me a knee brace after 15 days. When can I walk with the knee brace? When can I walk without the knee brace? Are the screws to be mandatori... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your MRI reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You can walk with the knee brace support immediately if the doctors have fixed the bone with the screws perfectly. It depends on the extent of the surgery. Most doctors prefer to wait for ... Read Full »