This article describes the presentation of a patient with knee swelling following injury. It tests and explains the various clinical aspects that are important for a resident to know in assessment, diagnosis and management of this presentation....
Injury: The menisci are often injured when the knee twists suddenly e.g. when playing sports or during a fall. This tends to tear part of the cartilage and can cause bleeding in the joint resulting in swelling Wear and Tear: As we age, our cartilage becomes more brittle and can start ...
Just Because The Pain Has Dropped, It Does Not Mean The Underlying Injury Has Healed A couple days later after some rest on the sofa and a set of crutches, the pain has really gone down (as well as the swelling) and this is where most trouble will start! The pain disappeared with the...
but there is usually little swelling within the knee. The treatment for this injury may include a hinged knee brace that helps stabilize the knee and control the range of
Mechanism of Injury? Insidious Onset Acute or Chronic? Chronic Where is the pain? Anterior knee Mechanical Symptoms? No, but sometimes (Locking, popping, gives out catching?) Associated instability? Swelling? Previous injuries or surgeries? None None None What makes it worse? Running, Stairs What...
Knee Injuries Common Causes of Knee Pain Joint Effusion: after injury, fluid can accumulate in the joint. This may be treated with ice, compression, rest and elevation. Another treatment is to have it drained by a medical provider. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a frequently encountered...
It not only gives your knee time to heal but also helps prevent further injury. ICEthe knee. Icing your knee reduces swelling. You can use it for both short- and long-term knee injuries. Most experts suggest icing the knee two or three times a day for 20-30 minutes each time. ...
Rest helps decrease swelling and allows the injury to heal. You can do gentle range of motion exercises as directed to prevent stiffness. Apply ice on your knee for 15 to 20 minutes every hour or as directed. Use an ice pack, or put crushed ice in a plastic bag. Cover the bag with ...
It can be used after knee surgery and/or after knee injuries to reduce knee pain and swelling, and aid the natural healing process. Knee Cryo Cuffs really come into their own if you are wanting multiple periods of cold therapy during the day without wanting to be going backwards and forward...
Knee pain was the most frequent complaint followed by hearing a popping sound, knee catching, and swelling. Only half of the students went to the hospital at the time of their injury and most of them were diagnosed as contusion, followed by meniscus, and ACL injuries respectively. In ...