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How Can Difficulty In Folding The Legs After A Thigh Injury Be Treated?
Hello, i am collins and i need help. I went to play basketball and i was crashed in my thigh with a friends knee. Its been over 4 weeks now but the muscle at the affected area has become very hard now and can feel it when i touch it. I find it difficult to sit, kneel, squat, or fold my leg. It has also affected my mobility in a way
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hi,
Most probably there will be a tendon or ligament involvement.
As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopedician and get an MRI scan done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Most probably there will be a tendon or ligament involvement.
As the first line of management, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopedician and get an MRI scan done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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