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Question: I was bending my left knee back , doing some stretching a couple of weeks ago and I felt a tightness on the outside of the knee. Since then the knee has become swollen and I feel tightness around the knee with some swelling of the entire knee.
Is this a hyperextended knee ?
Thanks
Is this a hyperextended knee ?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
This is not a hyperextended knee.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be muscle strain resulting in muscle spasm and stiffness.To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomentation at the site to relieve spasm and stiffness.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
This is not a hyperextended knee.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems to be muscle strain resulting in muscle spasm and stiffness.To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomentation at the site to relieve spasm and stiffness.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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