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Question: Hi. I am experiencing pain and stiffness on the front of my right knee. I've taken indomethacin pills for the pain and have only marginal relief. There is some redness in a few spots in the area of the pain. I was recently on a ladder and my knee was pressed against the ladder rungs as I leaned forward near the top of the ladder. I have not had chronic knee pain in the past. BTW I'm 70 years old and counting, and an am generally in good health.
Brief Answer:
Soft tissue injury knee.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
This can be due to a minor soft tissue injury causing an inflammation in the knee. Give rest to the area do a hot compress and continue with pain killer. You can also apply a local analgesic gel on the area. Using an elastic brace will be helpful. in case the pain or swelling increases then do consult an orthopedician for an examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Soft tissue injury knee.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
This can be due to a minor soft tissue injury causing an inflammation in the knee. Give rest to the area do a hot compress and continue with pain killer. You can also apply a local analgesic gel on the area. Using an elastic brace will be helpful. in case the pain or swelling increases then do consult an orthopedician for an examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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