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Jumped Off 6 Feet High, Twist In Right Knee, Pain In Bottom Back Side Of Knee. Help?
Hi, i was on vacation and i jumped off of a 6 feet high cliff and landed more on my right side then my left when i landed i felt a a small twitch in my right knee and thought nothing of it 3 hours later i developed a pain in the bottom back side of the right knee, I do mma training to compete and i can put full weight on the knee and preformance does not suffer 6 days after the pain is light but the injury has moved to the top back side of the knee its in the center i have heard people say acl but i can stand on the knee with out pain and its really stable im going to the doctor tmr gonna have mri done...i was wondering what type of injury it was
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on the description & symptoms, I suspect that you could have suffered a soft tissue strain in the knee joint.
MRI scan is the diagnostic tool of choice in soft tissue injuries and is indicated in you.
The temporary management guidelines of your problem -
- Take Rest and do not do any activities that cause pain till the acute pain subsides
- Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
- Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help relieve pain
- Use heat only when you are returning to physical activity. Then use it before stretching. Gentle heating can help loosen the muscle
- When the acute pain is gone, start gentle stretching exercises. Stay within pain limits. Hold each stretch for about 10 seconds and repeat 6 times.
- Physical therapy may speed up the recovery process. Therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Massaging and specific exercises will be helpful.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on the description & symptoms, I suspect that you could have suffered a soft tissue strain in the knee joint.
MRI scan is the diagnostic tool of choice in soft tissue injuries and is indicated in you.
The temporary management guidelines of your problem -
- Take Rest and do not do any activities that cause pain till the acute pain subsides
- Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
- Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help relieve pain
- Use heat only when you are returning to physical activity. Then use it before stretching. Gentle heating can help loosen the muscle
- When the acute pain is gone, start gentle stretching exercises. Stay within pain limits. Hold each stretch for about 10 seconds and repeat 6 times.
- Physical therapy may speed up the recovery process. Therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Massaging and specific exercises will be helpful.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
According to history,you may have soft tissue injury in the form of ACL/PCL or meniscus injury.
You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
MRI of knee is the investigation of choice. It can detect above mentioned injuries.
Treatment depends upon findings and investigation reports.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
According to history,you may have soft tissue injury in the form of ACL/PCL or meniscus injury.
You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
MRI of knee is the investigation of choice. It can detect above mentioned injuries.
Treatment depends upon findings and investigation reports.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
I find this answer helpful
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