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How Can Locked Knees Be Treated?

I was walking in my houde and i hit my knee on a edge of a single chair.next morning i had problem standing.i was dragging left leg because if i tried to lift leg to walk, i could not, my knee was like locked.i know somethings wrong.i havent gone to doctor.hoping.it will adjust itself. Now three days later.i am walking slowly.but cant lift left . Knee .it feels stiff.
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
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it looks like you have torn your meniscus due to trauma
The treatment for a locked knee depends on what is causing the knee to lock. Only in severe cases will you require surgery.
however you can try following;

If it is caused due to a meniscus tear, you could be recommended to try ice therapy or cryotherapy to help alleviate the pain. Place the ice on your knee for less than five minutes for relief.

A knee brace should also help provide some relief for your knee while giving it a more stable support. Not only does it allow your knee to be steadier but it also keeps it warm.

avoid physical activities such as climbing, heavy lifting, kneeling, running, and squatting.

take tab acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain.

I would strongly recommend you to consult orthopedician.

i hope this was helpful please let me know also you can ask any related questions
hope you get well soon


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Dr. Akash Kumar
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How Can Locked Knees Be Treated?

it looks like you have torn your meniscus due to trauma The treatment for a locked knee depends on what is causing the knee to lock. Only in severe cases will you require surgery. however you can try following; If it is caused due to a meniscus tear, you could be recommended to try ice therapy or cryotherapy to help alleviate the pain. Place the ice on your knee for less than five minutes for relief. A knee brace should also help provide some relief for your knee while giving it a more stable support. Not only does it allow your knee to be steadier but it also keeps it warm. avoid physical activities such as climbing, heavy lifting, kneeling, running, and squatting. take tab acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. I would strongly recommend you to consult orthopedician. i hope this was helpful please let me know also you can ask any related questions hope you get well soon regards Dr. Akash Kumar