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Suggest Remedy For Unbearable Pain In The Knee

About 3 weeks ago, I twisted my knee while standing. It really hurt at first but got ok. Since then, the pain has worsened daily. I finally went to the ER last week, X-ray was negative. I saw an orthopedic doctor the next day who ordered a MRI which showed a bone contusion of the tibial plateau, no tears of ligaments or meniscus. I am in a wheelchair now, can put absolutely no weight on it or turn it because the pain is unbearable. I have to take Dilaudid or OxyContin (left over from a knee replacement of the other knee in April) to get any relief. At night I wake up in excruciating pain. This has been worse than the pain of my knee replacement and the doctor says it will just take time. Getting worse every day, please give any suggestions.
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi there.\

If your MRI has come clean of any ligament or cartilage tears, it appears that the pain could be due to the bony contusion. Not to worry. Just ice it. Keep the limb elevated. Avoid walking on it. You can wear crepe bandage for some relief. Take Tab. Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day for pain relief. You can also apply pain killing gel over the knee.
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Suggest Remedy For Unbearable Pain In The Knee

Hi there.\ If your MRI has come clean of any ligament or cartilage tears, it appears that the pain could be due to the bony contusion. Not to worry. Just ice it. Keep the limb elevated. Avoid walking on it. You can wear crepe bandage for some relief. Take Tab. Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day for pain relief. You can also apply pain killing gel over the knee.