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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knee
Question: My husband was jogging across the street and heard a pop in his knee, followed by severe pain...This morning he has severe pain in the back of his know. Would a trip to the ER be of any help?
knee - (not know) - He is unable to bear weight on the leg...
knee - (not know) - He is unable to bear weight on the leg...
Brief Answer:
Yes. You can visit an ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A sudden pop in the knee with pain and swelling with inability to bear weight is suggestive of an internal injury of the knee or a bone injury.
It needs proper clinical examination and relevant investigations to diagnose which structures are hurt. These structures are best visualized on MRI (Magnetic Resonant Imaging).
Till then take proper rest, avoid weight bearing on the leg, do a cold compress and keep the leg elevated. A pair of knee supports can add to stability. But that again depends on your exact condition. If you don't get relief, proceed with MRI. You can get it done at ER also.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Yes. You can visit an ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A sudden pop in the knee with pain and swelling with inability to bear weight is suggestive of an internal injury of the knee or a bone injury.
It needs proper clinical examination and relevant investigations to diagnose which structures are hurt. These structures are best visualized on MRI (Magnetic Resonant Imaging).
Till then take proper rest, avoid weight bearing on the leg, do a cold compress and keep the leg elevated. A pair of knee supports can add to stability. But that again depends on your exact condition. If you don't get relief, proceed with MRI. You can get it done at ER also.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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