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What Causes Swelling Above The Kneecap And Knee Pain Upon Movement And How Can It Be Relieved?

Posted on 24 hours ago

Question: My knee has been swollen above knee cap and pain that feels like it comes from behind the knee cap, not the back of my knee. If my leg is straight it hurts to bend it and vice versa. It also feels very still when I try to bend it, like it is not bent all the way and I cannot kneel on it, it hurts too much.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Osteoarthritis is there.

Detailed Answer:

Hello!

Thanks for posting your query.

I have gone through your query and health concerns. You are suffering from osteoarthritis.

These are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness.

Upon movement the stiffness gradually relives. Sometimes application of hot pads can make the movement possible.

The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.

Right now you can start the following:
1. Take Tablet Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.

2. You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.

I hope this answers your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,

Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad