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Suggest Treatment For Burning Pain In The Knee

I have burning pain in the kneecap and sometimes the knee gives out. I have swelling in the knee. The pain is getting to the point where it is hard to sleep. I have taking alieve for 3 weeks and it is not helping. What is the next step? Icing isn t helping. Bending the knee is very painful. keeping it stretched straight is the most comfortable.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Hi,

As per my surgical experience, the severe pain not responding to analgesic indicates ligament (sprain,strain or tear) or joint space related issue (arthritis, foreign body in joint space, lipping of articular surfaces or others).

In a nut shell, the issue should not be neglected for home management now, and a consultation with orthopedic surgeon is recommended for further work up with X-ray and MRI of the knee.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Suggest Treatment For Burning Pain In The Knee

Hi, As per my surgical experience, the severe pain not responding to analgesic indicates ligament (sprain,strain or tear) or joint space related issue (arthritis, foreign body in joint space, lipping of articular surfaces or others). In a nut shell, the issue should not be neglected for home management now, and a consultation with orthopedic surgeon is recommended for further work up with X-ray and MRI of the knee. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.