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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling Above Knee After Injury

Ortho MD. Needed Female, 48, successful ACL reconstructing 11/16/11. 2 months ago I started doing high intensity on ellyptical to build leg muscles, forward and backward movements. Played kickball with 10 year old and power walk. I noticed that entry wound started to swell and became painful, Ice would help so I only focused on power walk and icing after. 6 weeks ago I fell gently on knee now I can t bend it without pain and swelling above knee cap, pain left side of knee and back of knee when I attempt to bend knee, and swelling will not go Down neat entry where screw is. I lost job so no insurance since I have to pay cash I need best advise how to peruse treatment.
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
You have got injury to knee which already has reconstruction of acl 4 years back. Pain with swelling and difficulty in bending the knee might be due to tear of reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament or recent meniscus injury. This must not be neglected. I would like to advise mri of involved knee to confirm diagnosis. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile wear long knee extension brace and avoid bending and taking weight on involved limb. Apply ice packs to reduce swelling. You need to consult expert arthroscopic surgeon with mri report. All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling Above Knee After Injury

Dear patient You have got injury to knee which already has reconstruction of acl 4 years back. Pain with swelling and difficulty in bending the knee might be due to tear of reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament or recent meniscus injury. This must not be neglected. I would like to advise mri of involved knee to confirm diagnosis. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile wear long knee extension brace and avoid bending and taking weight on involved limb. Apply ice packs to reduce swelling. You need to consult expert arthroscopic surgeon with mri report. All the best.