Suggest Treatment For Pain On Knee After Injury

Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 Answered on

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : About a month and a half ago, I fell in my driveway. When I did, I landed directly on my knee. I thought my main injury was breaking my elbow, because my knee had some pain but not a ton. I have noticed in the last few weeks however that part of my knee just below the kneecap is numb. I can feel it on the sides of the knee, but that is about it. I really can't feel it much for the most part. I have yet to make an appointment because I had really hoped that it would get better on it's own. I plan to make an appointment tomorrow, but until I get in, what can I do to keep myself as comfortable as possible? Although it is numb, I still am feeling some pain. If I ice it, then I just get a pins and needles type pain.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Neuropraxia a benign nerve injury may be the cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The reason for numbness seems to be injury to nerve leading to neuropraxia, a benign that is non serious condition and should recover of its own. It may take 8-12 week time to recover.
I hope you are not diabetic?
You may take methylcobalmin along with prescription only drug pregablin, this will help.
Hope this suffices. I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar