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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Knee Injury
Question: hi I slipped and fell on a laminate floor on sat. it was the most painful thing ive ever had happen to me. I haven't been able to walk and im on crutches.. the knee is warm now. I don't have insurance. I can bend my knee .. I can stand flat footed slightly, its kinda swollen on the top part of the knee. when I lightly squeeze the knee cap it hurts.i have to bend slow ... itdoesnt seem like it is getting any better..
I have trouble lifting my leg up. I have to do it with my hands..
I have trouble lifting my leg up. I have to do it with my hands..
Brief Answer:
Bone injury likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It seems that you have a bone injury near your knee joint. If the pain and swelling does not subside, I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of knee. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance to see the severity of injury.
*Rest the knee. Avoid putting any weight on your knee. You continue using crutches for some time.
*Ice your knee to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every 3-4 hours for 2-3 days, or until the pain and swelling is gone.
*Compress your knee. Use an elastic bandage, straps, or sleeves on your knee to control swelling.
*Elevate your knee on a pillow when you're sitting or lying down.
*Wear a knee brace to stabilize the knee and protect it from further injury.
*Take anti-inflammatory painkillers. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like Motrin to reduce pain and swelling.
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
Bone injury likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It seems that you have a bone injury near your knee joint. If the pain and swelling does not subside, I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of knee. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance to see the severity of injury.
*Rest the knee. Avoid putting any weight on your knee. You continue using crutches for some time.
*Ice your knee to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every 3-4 hours for 2-3 days, or until the pain and swelling is gone.
*Compress your knee. Use an elastic bandage, straps, or sleeves on your knee to control swelling.
*Elevate your knee on a pillow when you're sitting or lying down.
*Wear a knee brace to stabilize the knee and protect it from further injury.
*Take anti-inflammatory painkillers. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like Motrin to reduce pain and swelling.
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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