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My knee is swollen twice its size and I can hardly walk on it. I dont remember hurting it how should i treat it?

Submitted: 305 days and 5 hours ago.
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Age: 44; Male, Kentucky

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I have been icing it with a cryocuff knee device for 10-15 minutes every hr.

Posted by Dr.Saurabh Joshi 305 days and 5 hours ago.

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Hello,

Since when do you have this symptom ?

Do you notice a bruising on your knee ?

Have you twisted your knee or got hurt ?

305 days and 4 hours ago.

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It started last night. While walking thru the grocery my knee cap kinda twitched but no real pain. No bruising and dont remember getting injured

Accepted Answer

Hello,

A strong contraction of the Quadriceps muscle, that is the muscle that is connected to the patella ( knee cap ) can cause a soft tissue injury / tear of the sinovial membrane.

This type of swelling can also be caused by a ligament / meniscal injury.

You need to see a doctor, preferably an Orthopedician for an evaluation, if a tear is clinically suspected, having an MRI done would point the site of the tear and treatment can be planned accordingly.

Until then, please keep your knee elevated while sleeping, with pillows for support under your knee and continue the icing, that will help reduce the swelling and pain. A tylenol / motrin can help with the pain.

Kindest Regards,

Dr.Joshi

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