Sunday, January 8, 2012

What do you think is wrong with my knee?

ice and elevate it as much as possible. take ibuprofen to reduce swelling and pain. if the knee continues to be a problem, or gets worse; you need to see an orthopedic surgeon. not the family doc. the surgeon will have the answers. many knee injuries are soft tissue damage. it heals slowly. x rays will not image soft tissue damage. you may need an MRI. this happened to me. the family doc put me on steroids. i was then referred to a surgeon. i was diagnosed with a torn meniscus. an MRI verified that diagnosis. without images and a consult, you are only guessing. knee damage can be progressive if ignored. i did this. i was on crutches for two months. avoid this. see the surgeon.

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