Suggest Treatment For Soft Tissue Injury In Knee

Posted on Thu, 21 May 2015

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Question : I have twisted my knee, it hurts when I step, doesn't feel like I've broken anything. What should I do?

Can I apply heat? Can I take anti inflamatory medicine?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Alternate Heat and Cold, Pain killers help

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX! Thanks for coming to HealthcareMagic.

From your description, i'd agree. I don't think anything is broken. Elevating and alternating heat and cold packs will be helpful.

Remember RICE: Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Its a good way to remember what to do in a soft tissue injury.

If the pain doesn't settle in a day or 2.. or gets worse along the way... then you need an ER and a set of x-rays. So keep that in mind.

Anti-Inflammatories are a good idea. OTC Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen can be used as directed on the label.

Hope this helps, Let me know how else I can help.

Vinay

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj