Question 1

how can you prevent scarring from scraping your knee?

Accepted Answer

Wound care: Typically, most scrapes ae not deep enough to scar permanently.  The best way to avoid scarring is to avoid inflammation.  Keeping the area clean, using a antiobiotic ointment to maintain a little moisture and protecting the area is the best way.

Question 2

two weeks ago i fell  on sidewalk hard, scraping up both knees. yesterday, i kneeled down on left knee,  creating large top bump & swelling by nite?

Accepted Answer

Contusion: Did the scraps heal. The swelling in you knee may be a contusion.You can apply ice for the first 24 hours. If infection or fracture is a concern see a doctor.

Question 3

is it normal to feel a sharp pain when a healing cut on my knee rubs against the fabric or is exposed to pressure? the cut is from falling on the sidewalk and scraping my knee against the rough pavement. does the pain indicate that my cut is infected

Accepted Answer

You most likely: damaged some superficial (tiny) NERVES when you fell! This has resulted in what is called "hyperesthesia" and will subside as the nerves heal...(they take longer to heal than your skin (weeks-months) but eventually they will heal or "die" leaving you with an area of numbness!

My Opinion only but I hope it's helpful
Dr Z

Question 4

i am experiencing bone pain and knee pain when i run, do squats, when i'm in a cold area of a foods store and when it gets cold in weather. the pain feels like two rocks are scraping against each other or there's a needle being shoved underneath.

Accepted Answer

Have you been: checked for possible patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) ?

Question 5

i fall a lot, why is it when i fall on my right knee every time i fall? each time i fall it takes longer for my knee to heal?

Accepted Answer

Falls : Falls could be from many reasons. It depends on circumstances which led to the fall .People trip and fall. Sometimes they fall after they feeling dizzy. Sometimes they fall from seizures. You need to give more information.

Question 6

will tendinitis take longer to heal and stop hurting without enough rest? my job has me walking around 2 miles or more a day. i have knee pain since sept 20th. i was diagnosed w tendinitis. i get to rest at night but very busy during the day. advice?

Accepted Answer

Knee tendinitis: Tendinitis is often caused by repetitive motion and stress on the tendon, and unfortunately your continuing to walk 2 miles daily doesn't promote healing. Have you consulted an orthopedic specialist? Have you considered taking a week to rest the knee and taking a course of anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or naproxen? An orthopedic specialist may recommend a corticosteroid injection to

Question 7

how long does a sprined knee take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Varies: A minor strain can take a few days to heal while a more significant sprain can take weeks to months. Sometimes the condition involves need for surgery .  If things don't improve quickly best to get evaluated by orthopedic specialist.

Question 8

how long can it take for a totaled knee to heal?

Accepted Answer

Tree to four months: All depend on the surgery itself and how complicated it was(the surgery)a simple non complicated total knee should be well heal in about tree to four months with the proper reha protocol.Complicated total knees reconstructions, such as bone graft, ligaments realesaes, very deformed knees with augmentation are a lot different and need differents protocolss with longer periods to heal.

Question 9

how long should it take to heal knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That all depends on what is causing the pain and have you taken care of what is causing it.

Question 10

how long does it take for a knee spraining to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: 4 to 6 weeks is a good rule of thumb for most simple sprains.

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How can you prevent scarring from scraping your knee?

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Two weeks ago i fell on sidewalk hard, scraping up both knees. yesterday, i kneeled down on left knee, creating large top bump & swelling by nite?

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Is it normal to feel a sharp pain when a healing cut on my knee rubs against the fabric or is exposed to pressure? the cut is from falling on the sidewalk and scraping my knee against the rough pavement. does the pain indicate that my cut is infected

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I am experiencing bone pain and knee pain when i run, do squats, when i'm in a cold area of a foods store and when it gets cold in weather. the pain feels like two rocks are scraping against each other or there's a needle being shoved underneath.

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I fall a lot, why is it when i fall on my right knee every time i fall? each time i fall it takes longer for my knee to heal?

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Will tendinitis take longer to heal and stop hurting without enough rest? my job has me walking around 2 miles or more a day. i have knee pain since sept 20th. i was diagnosed w tendinitis. i get to rest at night but very busy during the day. advice?

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How long does a sprined knee take to heal?

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How long can it take for a totaled knee to heal?

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How long should it take to heal knee pain?

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