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Suggest Treatment For Knee Injury

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Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2015
Question: My son was running tripped and hit too of knee very hard concrete. He can walk, bend and straightened but cannot touch. Should I get X-ray?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes I will advise you to do X ray and Ultrasound.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise to
Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain.
Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.You can use knee support also.
Till time you can take anti-inflammatory and analgesics.

If tenderness is not reducing I will advise you to further investigate
I will advise you to do X ray and Ultrasound.

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.
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Suggest Treatment For Knee Injury

Brief Answer: Yes I will advise you to do X ray and Ultrasound. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise to Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain. Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.You can use knee support also. Till time you can take anti-inflammatory and analgesics. If tenderness is not reducing I will advise you to further investigate I will advise you to do X ray and Ultrasound. 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.