Brief Answer: you have done well already Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query, I am glad to be able to assist you with your health concern. I believe you have done pretty much well already. Knee injuries are common and range from mild to severe and I believe yours is mild and you need not worry much. Normally your symptoms should subside within a couple more days or weeks but if they persist then you need to see a doctor who can run further diagnostics. Some scans might help give a more precise level of injury and the type of injury will determine the recover step. At home, you could practice some few stretch exercises including lower limbs massage. You do not necessarily need a professional help as that will cost you some extra money. You are free to google home exercises to strengthen knee and lower limbs. That will help. I do how ever wish you the best and will be glad to hear back from you if you have any further questions. Best regards Dr. Nsah

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Brief Answer: Did not decide it is mild Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Sorry if you felt I decided that your sprain was mild, I just read from your description and drew my conclusion that it must be mild as moderate to severe would have taken you first hand to the ER. Most people prefer to manage mild injuries at home. We often consider the severity of an injury to be directly related to the level of pain i.e mild pain signifies mild injury etc. But sometimes, an often severe injury such as ruptured tendon may not necessarily present with moderate to severe injury and can only be seen during a scan. If pain is persisting, then it is also an indication for you to see a doctor for further evaluation. In your case, I suspect either you are having a knee cap displacement or a ruptured tendon. Other orthopedic injuries maybe present but those are often the most common. Just try seeing a doctor for further evaluation. Hope this helps further. Dr. Nsah

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