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How Can Pain And Swelling Above The Ankle After An ACL Tear Be Treated?

I thinkI have a small ACL tear in my right knee. It is swollen from above to my ankle. I feel pain if Ibarely twist my leg. My calve feels like I have had severe charley horses..sore. The more I sit, the stiffer my leg feels and I can’t hardly use it. It loosens up the more I walk, but the pain is still there.. it’s like a catch 22
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Consult your orthopaedician and get an MRI scan for further assessment. We have to suspect ligament sprain or injury.
As of now you can apply ice-packs and can take analgesics like paracetamol or Diclofenac for pain relief.

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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How Can Pain And Swelling Above The Ankle After An ACL Tear Be Treated?

Hello, Consult your orthopaedician and get an MRI scan for further assessment. We have to suspect ligament sprain or injury. As of now you can apply ice-packs and can take analgesics like paracetamol or Diclofenac for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician