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What Causes Persistent Pain In Knee After Injury?

I fell on my knee in March 2105 on the ice. I have not experienced any pain until about 2 months ago. when I squat down, I feel pressure on the outside of my left knee. I also experience a dull ache on the front of my knee where it hit the pavement when I fell. What should I do?
Fri, 13 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in knee after injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker's cyst , DVT , hamsting injury , achilles tendonitis hematoma or knee sprain. In your case doctor may drain the hematoma. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor order CT scan, MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , methotrexate , recommend physical therapy . Doctor may recommend surgical removal of cyst and correction or other condition . For now apply warm compresses on lump , keep your leg elevated and keep it stable .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Pain In Knee After Injury?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in knee after injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker s cyst , DVT , hamsting injury , achilles tendonitis hematoma or knee sprain. In your case doctor may drain the hematoma. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor order CT scan, MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , methotrexate , recommend physical therapy . Doctor may recommend surgical removal of cyst and correction or other condition . For now apply warm compresses on lump , keep your leg elevated and keep it stable . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari