What Causes Swelling In The Right Leg?

Posted on Tue, 30 May 2017

Question: I had lcl and acl tear in my right knee.
its been a month now. pain is gone but as soon as i sit on a chair with both my legs down.. my right leg starts swelling even in 30 mints it swell
and once i put the leg straight up on a chair swelling goes.
is this normal in this injury?
how long will this take to heel?

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its normal recovery process

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.

I guess,you may be on strict immobilisation,rest and splint since injury.This leads to lowered venous drainage and swelling of the affected limb.

This is usually temporary and once you start mobilising and doing your routine activities,the swelling will gradually go away.

Depending upon the recovery process,this will take another 4-6 weeks to heal.

Have you been operated for ACL/LCL injuries?
Are you on plaster splint?
What medicines are you taking right now?

I hope the answer was useful.

Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.

Thank you.
Best regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (36 minutes later)

please check my MRI report attached.
i am taking bonebase plus and co rosiflex ace.
i was on complete bed rest for 1 month and did not go through any surgery.
issues i am having now is swelling whenever i put my feet down for half an hour or long.
pain is not there.
i am doing exercises as well.
anything else i need to do?

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
nothing to worry about

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have seen the attached MRI report.

Luckily you have partial ACL and LCL tears which heal spontaneously.

Now that you have already taken rest for 1 month,all you need is continue doing knee exercises (Quadriceps and Hamstring strengthening).

The swelling that you are experiencing occurs in all patients with such injuries and will definitely go away within a few weeks.

You can take trypsin,chymotrypsin or serratiopeptidase tablets for swelling.

The other medicines that you are taking are correct and you should continue taking them.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (23 minutes later)

Should i start with walking??
like half an hour walk.. or only concentrate on exercises?
and how long should i take co rosiflex ace

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
start with 15 minutes walk

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can start with a slow 15 minutes walk daily.
Every week,depending upon the recovery,you can increase walking duration for 5 minutes.

Co-rosiflex ace should be taken for 3 months for optimum results.

At present,you should concentrate more on exercises.If possible,you should consult a physiotherapist and do these exercises under physiotherapist's guidance.

If this is not possible,i can mail you the exercise details if you want.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (32 minutes later)

i cannot go to physiotherapist. can you please send me the details

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
CONTINUE EXERCISES

Detailed Answer:
Please send your email address.
I will try to send the exercise chart as an attachment.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (48 minutes later)

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it would be great if you can send some exercises which i can do while working

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
please check mail

Detailed Answer:
I have send you an exercise chart.

Please check your mail.

Thanks

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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