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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Knee And Ankles

hi 3 months ago i broke my knee cap tibia and ankle i wasnt hurting as bad so the last couple weeks i have been trying to walk etc. now i am in quite a bit of pain it is hard for me to get up and move around it is swollen behind my knee and hurts what can i do?
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
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Hi,.
Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern.
Knee &ankle hoints are weight bearing joint.... their fractures take more time for complete healing & normal activities .From that point of view healing would take at least 6 months for recovery.
You had tried walking with the weak joints &caused a stress .. inflammation of the parts.
*The way out is...
take rest till the pain subsides/hot or cold packs,anti inflammatory pills over the counter would help..if not consult the treating orthopedic doctor.
Start taking calcium &vitamin D supplements for strong bones, Physiithrapy would help in smooth regaing the joint functions
Use support like stick,walker to start walking &slowly regain the normal walking .
Thanks.

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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Knee And Ankles

Hi,. Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern. Knee &ankle hoints are weight bearing joint.... their fractures take more time for complete healing & normal activities .From that point of view healing would take at least 6 months for recovery. You had tried walking with the weak joints &caused a stress .. inflammation of the parts. *The way out is... take rest till the pain subsides/hot or cold packs,anti inflammatory pills over the counter would help..if not consult the treating orthopedic doctor. Start taking calcium &vitamin D supplements for strong bones, Physiithrapy would help in smooth regaing the joint functions Use support like stick,walker to start walking &slowly regain the normal walking . Thanks.