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Knee Injury, Swollen Knees, Get Shooting Pains From Knee To Foot. Treatment Advice?
Hello . I had a knee injury about a week ago . and my knee is still swollen , and I I keep getting shooting pains / throbbing pains from my knee to my foot or either my knee to my thigh , I have not been to the doctor yet I thought that if I kept it elevated and iced down that I would be fine ,but its still hurts every once in a while
Fri, 26 Oct 2012
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or ligament injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance to rule out any fracture.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or ligament injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance to rule out any fracture.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Regards.
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