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Question: I was playing tennis one day and felt fine, but woke up the next day with left knee pain and swelling. I have been tested for ligament damage, but there is no sign of any damage. The swelling has su3 months ago.bsided, but I am unable to run and experience pain going up and down stairs. I am able to use the elliptical with no pain. I tore my ACL in high school, but did not have an opportunity for surgery. I started experiencing pain a few years ago in this knee and had an MRI and it showed there is little cartilage between top of knee cap and quad. This recent injury occurred 3 months ago.
Brief Answer:
Minor tear or inflammation likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain on going upstairs even 3 months after the injury is likely to be due to a joint inflammation or a small tear in one of the ligaments. Inadequate rest after the injury can cause a persistent inflammation and delayed healing. These are best visualized on MRI (Magnetic Resonant Imaging).
You can help the improvement by-
1. Avoid any strenuous knee exercises, lifting weights, climbing stairs, cycling, etc.
2. Take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen every 8 hourly.
3. Do a hot fomentation in the area twice daily.
4. You can apply a local analgesic gel like Volini also.
5. Use an elastic knee brace for better knee support while walking.
Do consult an Orthopedician for a physical examination and stronger prescription medicines in case there is swelling, persistent pain and difficulty in walking.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Minor tear or inflammation likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain on going upstairs even 3 months after the injury is likely to be due to a joint inflammation or a small tear in one of the ligaments. Inadequate rest after the injury can cause a persistent inflammation and delayed healing. These are best visualized on MRI (Magnetic Resonant Imaging).
You can help the improvement by-
1. Avoid any strenuous knee exercises, lifting weights, climbing stairs, cycling, etc.
2. Take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen every 8 hourly.
3. Do a hot fomentation in the area twice daily.
4. You can apply a local analgesic gel like Volini also.
5. Use an elastic knee brace for better knee support while walking.
Do consult an Orthopedician for a physical examination and stronger prescription medicines in case there is swelling, persistent pain and difficulty in walking.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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