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Suggest Remedy For Painful, Swollen And Tender Knee Joints

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Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Question: I am 68, male, in good shape- ran a marathon in Oct 2014. I was skiing on XXXXXXX 24, 2015 and twisted my right knee. The knee is slightly swollen, a little tender, and a bit painful on the inside of the knee joint. I want to run on it and think I can. What do you think? XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
As per your age and history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in k

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your age and history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee.
Most commonly meniscus injury occurs may be associated collateral ligament injury and cruciate ligament.
If pain persists then you may need to do MRI knee to see for any functional defect.

As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion.

Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS.
Meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair.
Yes you can walk and run normally after treatment.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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Suggest Remedy For Painful, Swollen And Tender Knee Joints

Brief Answer: As per your age and history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in k Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. As per your age and history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee. Most commonly meniscus injury occurs may be associated collateral ligament injury and cruciate ligament. If pain persists then you may need to do MRI knee to see for any functional defect. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion. Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS. Meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair. Yes you can walk and run normally after treatment. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.