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Inflamed Muscle On The Knee Cap. Painful Walking. Any Advice?

AM AN rN. HAD SYNVISC BEFOR 2 TIMES. THIS IST OF 3.. NOW HAVE MUSCLE INFLAMED TO LIKE A HRD BALL ABOVE THE KNEE CAP.. VERY PAIN FUL TO WALK ,, CALLED ORTHO MAN. AND AM AWARE OF SIDE EFFECTS BUT THIS IS DIFFERENT. CANNOT PUT WEIGHTON LEFT LEG. AM ICEING IT AND WRAPPING.. NEXT APP IS ON THURS ONE WEEK AFTER IST.. THIS IS VERY PAIN FUL BUT GUT SAYS DONT CONTIUNE WITH THE LAST TWO.. HE INJECTED IT DIFFERENTLY TIS TIME AND DID NOT HUR GOING IN.. THOUGHTS PLEASE AND THANKS.. AN I AM NOT UNREALISTIC AND JUST GO WITH THE FLOW. THANK TERY
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
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Try to avoid putting weight on your knee.
Ice your knee for 20-30 minutes every 3-4 hours for 2-3 days, or until the pain is gone.
Use an elastic bandage, straps, or sleeves to give your knee extra support.
Elevate your knee on a pillow when you're sitting or lying down.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like Advil, Aleve, or Motrin, will help with pain and swelling.
Practice stretching and strengthening exercises if your doctor recommends.
Get arch supports for your shoes

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi's  Response
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Till time take rest, ice fomentation to continue,take analgesic.
Knee support like knee cap will be helpful,physiotherapy like USG and TENS will help.
Synvisc injection can lead to swelling you need strict limb elevation with some medication like trypsin and chymotrypsin.
Rule out knee infection .

I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further. Take care
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Inflamed Muscle On The Knee Cap. Painful Walking. Any Advice?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us Try to avoid putting weight on your knee. Ice your knee for 20-30 minutes every 3-4 hours for 2-3 days, or until the pain is gone. Use an elastic bandage, straps, or sleeves to give your knee extra support. Elevate your knee on a pillow when you re sitting or lying down. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like Advil, Aleve, or Motrin, will help with pain and swelling. Practice stretching and strengthening exercises if your doctor recommends. Get arch supports for your shoes I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.