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Wore Knee Braces After Hurting Knee. MRI Shows Swelling. Knee Hurts, Becomes Weak, Unsteady. Suggestions?
I hurt my knee this past fall and I wore a brace for a while and had it taped. I had an MRI and there was some major swelling so I was sent to physical therapy . Now my knee hurts all the time I can t sit for a long time because it cramps up. It hurts in both sides and sometimes up my leg and it gets tight and it sometimes Feels weak and unsteady. What s wrong? My email is YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 10 Jan 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Although it isn't possible to diagnose your condition without an examination , your history is suggestive of ligamentous strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fermentation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal.
5. Continue physical therapy.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for writing to us.
Although it isn't possible to diagnose your condition without an examination , your history is suggestive of ligamentous strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fermentation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal.
5. Continue physical therapy.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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