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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knees

I fell down a couple of steps and landed on both knees hard. left kneecap is still swollen and both hurt. I find it very difficult to walk the steps especially to come back up. Pain is also on the inside of left side of knee I have had surgery there two years ago but there is uncomfortabi lity behind the knee also. I have used the ice and soak in the hot tub . still have trouble walking. Thinking about seeing the dr
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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you are advise for rest and non weight bearing for atleast three weeks. go for anterior and posterior slab.. when sweeling subside go for MRI of knee joint . presently clinical diagnosis may be Internal Derengement of Knee joint
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knees

you are advise for rest and non weight bearing for atleast three weeks. go for anterior and posterior slab.. when sweeling subside go for MRI of knee joint . presently clinical diagnosis may be Internal Derengement of Knee joint