HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee After Injury

I was hit fairly hard with a field hockey stick right about the knee cap today. My knee was read and swollen right away.I immediately dropped to the ground but then continued to play. It hurt pretty badly to walk on at first but I got used to the pain. it hurts to put pressure on and I cannot bend it all the way. I already have knee problems. My knee is swollen and starting to bruise and I m in a lot of pain.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you had knee injury.It seems to me soft tissue injury . But X-ray should be done to exclude the fracture of patella.These injuries are slow to heal , may took 2-3 weeks time to heal.Its treatment assuming soft tissue injury is rest to part. Icing is helpful. Analgesic ( ibuprofen) will be helpful in pain relief , if pain relief not there by it then strong analgesic such as tramadol can be taken.You can take vitamin B-complex and C to promote healing. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee After Injury

Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you had knee injury.It seems to me soft tissue injury . But X-ray should be done to exclude the fracture of patella.These injuries are slow to heal , may took 2-3 weeks time to heal.Its treatment assuming soft tissue injury is rest to part. Icing is helpful. Analgesic ( ibuprofen) will be helpful in pain relief , if pain relief not there by it then strong analgesic such as tramadol can be taken.You can take vitamin B-complex and C to promote healing. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.