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What Should Be Done To Heal Injured Knee?

I hyperextended my knee when slipping down. I was getting better but reinjured my knee. I have pain in the back of my left knee (bend of knee), it hurts to walk and the pain radiates down the left side of my leg. I have been icing it, what else can I do?
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello....I would suggest you to consult a doctor specially a orthopedist....you might have injured knee ligaments which can be confirmed after Xray and MRI of affected knee...can you pls tell do u have any swelling or giving way feel of the knee??? You should splint your knee asap.
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What Should Be Done To Heal Injured Knee?

Hello....I would suggest you to consult a doctor specially a orthopedist....you might have injured knee ligaments which can be confirmed after Xray and MRI of affected knee...can you pls tell do u have any swelling or giving way feel of the knee??? You should splint your knee asap.