Question 1

how do you treat a sprained knee?

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Knee sprain: Depends on the severity of the injury . Minor .try rest ,ice compression and gentle stretch . If you have significant pain ,swelling , increased by weight bearing than you should be seen by an orhopaedist

Question 2

what can i do for a sprained knee?

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RICE: This stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. You need to make sure none of the ligaments or meniscus are torn.  If there is a significant amount of fluid or swelling in the knee there is a greater likelihood of this. Get evaluated by your doctor, he or she can refer you for pt or orthopedics if needed it may be worse than you think.

Question 3

how long before a sprained knee heals?

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Variable: Sprains can take as little as a few days, or as long as months to heal.  See your doctor to make sure there is not a tear causing the pain.

Question 4

sprained my knee but could it be worse?

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Yes: A sprain by definition is a tear of a ligament- get it checked as some sprains are very severe and need surgery while others just rest and maybe a little therapy.

Question 5

how long would a sprained knee take to heal?

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Depends on severity: A "sprained" knee can range from a mild injury to the joint to severe injuries including tears of the ligaments.  Recovery following mild injuries may be 1-3 weeks but can take up to 3 months for more significant injuries.

Question 6

sprained knee how long does it take to heal?

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Sprain: That depends on what is sprained and the severity of injury. Minor sprain can be a few weeks. More severe injury can be months -- or never as may need surgery to fix (acl, meniscus, etc).

Question 7

left knee feels like it's sprained or twisted?

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Be seen: I would not hesitate to be seen, just to make sure it is not something more serious such as a torn meniscus or acl tear among other possibilities.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat a sprained knee?

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Knee injury: Try ice, rest, and an anti-inflammatory.

Question 9

is a twisted knee the same as a sprained knee?

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Yes if..: If no tearing/rupturing of the ligament/tendon, then it is called sprained/strained knee. Strained is a bit more severe, but still no tearing.
Ice, rest, gentle range of motion/stretching...If symptoms worsen, see your doc...

Question 10

what should i do to recover from a sprained knee?

Accepted Answer

Degree dictates plan: A "sprained knee" is not specific enough a diagnosis your recovery pathway. A detailed determination of the actual structures injured and whether the sprain is mild, moderate, or severe will provide adequate information to prescribe a correct treatment algorithm in your case.

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