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1. excision of the tibial tubercle
2. immobilization with a hard cast
3.regular use of NSAIDS
4.rest & ice after physical activity
5.rest , ice & crutches for 6 wks
what do u think?
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the pt is 12 yr old boy complaining of recurrent knee pain
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_ 555. Rest, Ice and Crutches for 6 weeks.
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i think it should be
444... ice and rest after workout.
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the answer is 4
can u explain it vanco
thanks
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in kaplan its given "it is generally treated with immobilization of the knee in an extension or cylinder cast for 4-6 weeks"
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the answer of this question is IMMOBILIZATION WITH HARD CAST .
BCOZ NO NSAID WORK NO ICE WORK ONLY IMMOBILIZATION WORKS
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this is recurent cond. will recurr till skeletal maturity.
u cant put him in cast for another 4 - 6 yrs.
ans shud be ice & rest plus NSAIDS occasionally only