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What Are The Precautions Needed For A Knee Injury While Traveling?

hello, i have ACL tear grade III tear at my left knee, doctor have recommeded for surgery but then after that i have to take bed rest, but as already i have tour plan with family, i am going out with my family and hence i postpone my surgery so what is the care i have to take now on tour
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Hi,
I understood your query.
Actually to travel with a ligament injury may exaggerate your problem.So to s post pone your tour will be the best,because knee is a weight bearing joint & any weakness in this joint may cause restrictions in future.
still, if you are determined to go,you should-
-Give rest to knee while not on legs by-raising the knee, reduce the pain/inflammation by putting ice pack while resting & anti inflammatory pills ( Ibuprofen-paracetamol).
- You can use crutches,cane. Knee splint with your doctor's advice would help you most.
- Avoid long walks, hill climbing,running,
Take care.
Thanks.
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What Are The Precautions Needed For A Knee Injury While Traveling?

Hi, I understood your query. Actually to travel with a ligament injury may exaggerate your problem.So to s post pone your tour will be the best,because knee is a weight bearing joint & any weakness in this joint may cause restrictions in future. still, if you are determined to go,you should- -Give rest to knee while not on legs by-raising the knee, reduce the pain/inflammation by putting ice pack while resting & anti inflammatory pills ( Ibuprofen-paracetamol). - You can use crutches,cane. Knee splint with your doctor s advice would help you most. - Avoid long walks, hill climbing,running, Take care. Thanks.