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What Causes Severe Pain On Either Side Of The Kneecap After Injury?

Posted on Tue, 7 Feb 2017

Question: ok i did a complete superman on ice about 2 weeks ago bruised 2 ribs on my left side and landed hard on my right knee. The pain went away but is back alot worse then before, i can walk on it but it hurts in the back of my knee and on both sides of my knee cap. i am scared i ripped something or broke something in there. I have iced it and it helps for a bit, heat just makes it worse. Going up and down stairs is not good it hurts to bend it. Please tell me what to do next.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get MRI scan of knee done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It seems some ligaments are teared in your knee hoint, so get MRI scan of knee joint and send me the report.

Till then have tab.aceclofenac100mg+serratiopeptidase15mg thrice a day.

Avoid upstairs and squatting exercise, instead do flexion and extension exercise of knee.

Avoid running also.

I hope it helps.

Thanks,

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (26 hours later)

great diagnosis i went to an ortho and i torn the ligaments around my knee joint. so i am on bed rest for this weekend , lots of ice and limited stairs for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks i can come off crutches and use a cane for stability if need but nothing major. i am very luck she said. but i have to be very careful when taking pups outside, 1 fall and i am going under. Again thank you . As far as pain meds she suggested tylonal every 4 hours and a ibpro. every 6 hours for pain.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for appreciation.

Best of luck my friend.

Get well soon.

Thanks,

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad