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Question: I squatted at work to help someone and felt a pop, not in the joint, but the muscle over the right anterior part of my knee... more like my lower thigh. After I was assisted to stand, there was a bulge in my lower thigh. I finished work and went home. Will it resolve on its own?
Brief Answer:
It may resolve on its own
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of muscle partial tear or associated muscle sprain.
Another possibility can be meniscus injury due to sudden knee movement.
You can take ice fomentation, rest, compression and see for relief.
You can take analgesic available with you.
It may resolve on its own, If no relief then you need to consult your doctor, he may advise x ray, ultrasound or MRI knee with thigh.
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Passive Stretching your leg muscles may help.
Take diet rich in calcium and potassium.
Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.
You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
If swelling increases then you may need to further investigate.
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.
It may resolve on its own
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of muscle partial tear or associated muscle sprain.
Another possibility can be meniscus injury due to sudden knee movement.
You can take ice fomentation, rest, compression and see for relief.
You can take analgesic available with you.
It may resolve on its own, If no relief then you need to consult your doctor, he may advise x ray, ultrasound or MRI knee with thigh.
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Passive Stretching your leg muscles may help.
Take diet rich in calcium and potassium.
Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.
You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
If swelling increases then you may need to further investigate.
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. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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