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Suggest Treatment For Knee Sprain
Question: I sprained my knee about a month ago. What methods for treatment should I do? Hot or cold compresses? Complete immobility or stationary bike riding? J.C.
Brief Answer:
Hot water fomentation is helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you are having soft tissue injury. In this case you should do following.
1.Avoid squatting, sitting cross leg and using stairs. Cycling is harmful.
2.Hot water fomentation
3.There is no role of ice
4.knee cap can be worn.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks
Hot water fomentation is helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you are having soft tissue injury. In this case you should do following.
1.Avoid squatting, sitting cross leg and using stairs. Cycling is harmful.
2.Hot water fomentation
3.There is no role of ice
4.knee cap can be worn.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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