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my husband, 57, felt a pop to the back of left knee this morning while leaning forward to pull seatbelt for a carseat. He had immediate pain and now swollen, tight, and very painful to walk or move it. When he brings the left foot upward his calf hurts
Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.After going through your query I concluded that your husband is suffering pain knee it may be sprain knee. You can get your x Ray done to rule out osteoarthritis. Rest ,analgesic such as diclofenac,icing are helpful.You can discuss your doctor about it.Hope I Have answered your query. If you have any clarification then feel free to contact us.I will be happy to answer your questions. Whishing you good health.Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Swollen Knee
Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.After going through your query I concluded that your husband is suffering pain knee it may be sprain knee. You can get your x Ray done to rule out osteoarthritis. Rest ,analgesic such as diclofenac,icing are helpful.You can discuss your doctor about it.Hope I Have answered your query. If you have any clarification then feel free to contact us.I will be happy to answer your questions. Whishing you good health.Take care.