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How Can Swelling On The Left Knee Be Treated?
Had laposcopic on left knee for small torn meniscus. The swelling is still present for the last 9weeks since surgery. I ice knee, doing pt, elevating knee, brace has been ordered. Doctor now wants to do one shot a week for three weeks of a liquid thats going to cushion my bones in my knee. Do you have any thoughts? Tired of dealing with the swelling YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Hi,
You may be suffering from knee effusion due to meniscal tear. To be clear it will take time to heal and a long process too.
It is treated with NSAIDs, cold and warm compression, elevation of the limb at night. Muscle strengthening exercises regularly helps a lot.
If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
You may be suffering from knee effusion due to meniscal tear. To be clear it will take time to heal and a long process too.
It is treated with NSAIDs, cold and warm compression, elevation of the limb at night. Muscle strengthening exercises regularly helps a lot.
If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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