Question 1

i sprained my knee two weeks ago. is it normal for my ankle to swell?

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Yes: The inflammation and bleeding can travel down via gravity and settle in the ankle and foot. Many people that have a knee replacement will develop bruising in the bottom of the foot. If there is any calf pain/swelling or pain/swelling in the opper leg, you need to get it checked.

Question 2

doc told me to get compression sleeve for knee sprain. is there a difference between ones that have straps vs ones that slide up your leg?

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Not really: just be the right size, not too tight and not loose, best wishes

Question 3

a big purple mark started spreading all over da front and back of my left leg after a knee sprain i got i don't know what it is and i'm scared?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: A knee sprain can result in tearing tiny blood vessels and bruising, both in the back of the knee and down the front.  Consider getting assessed by your doctor if the purple area continues to spread.

Question 4

knee sprain x2days c/o foot being asleep up to calf x 1 day. should go back to er?

Accepted Answer

whats on your knee?: Did you get your knee wrapped with a bandage? If so, it may be too tight and thus causing a reduction in circulation to your leg and feet.

Question 5

should i ice or heat a two week old knee sprain?

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Whatever works...: Usually i tell my patients to utilize whatever modality works for them.

Question 6

is it normal if my knee sprain hurts for more than 3 months if nothing was torn, ligaments were only overstretched? it doesn't hurt when i'm walking but it is painful if i try to bend my knee or squat down?

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: Persistent pain is not normal. If the pain is getting less, you may give it time to heal on its own. If it is not getting better, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

went to sports med doc, said i have knee sprain but my knee completely pops out of place with simple walking and the pain is intolerable 
mri normal ?

Accepted Answer

Get a 2nd opinion: Very few sports medicine doctors use the term "sprain" regarding the knee. Sprain means a tear of a ligament. In the knee there are 4 main ligaments and a fifth that stabilizes the patella (kneecap). I would expect a sports med doc to tell you which ligament has been torn. If something is "popping out of place", I doubt your MRI is normal. I would focus on your patella first.

Question 8

is it normal with a sprained knee for my leg to be swollen, my toes to be tingly and my knee to keep popping?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your knee is swollen, gravity will bring some of the fluid down to the foot causing your symptoms.  Fluid can also make the knee pop.

Question 9

how long can i have swelling from a knee sprain?

Accepted Answer

Few days to  weeks: Swelling usually subsides in 2 weeks but sometimes can take a little bit longer. If you have fluid ( effusion ) in the joint then it indicates internal damage to meniscus or cruciate ligaments.

Question 10

how long should it take for a medial collateral knee sprain to heal?

Accepted Answer

MCL Sprain: Mcl sprains are variable in how long the heal. There are different grades of severity of mcl sprains. The more severe the sprain the longer it takes to heal. Minor sprains can heal in a few weeks, more severe ones can take months.

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I sprained my knee two weeks ago is it normal for my ankle to swell

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Doc told me to get compression sleeve for knee sprain. is there a difference between ones that have straps vs ones that slide up your leg?

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A big purple mark started spreading all over da front and back of my left leg after a knee sprain i got i don't know what it is and i'm scared?

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Knee sprain x2days c/o foot being asleep up to calf x 1 day. should go back to er?

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Should i ice or heat a two week old knee sprain?

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Is it normal if my knee sprain hurts for more than 3 months if nothing was torn, ligaments were only overstretched? it doesn't hurt when i'm walking but it is painful if i try to bend my knee or squat down?

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Went to sports med doc, said i have knee sprain but my knee completely pops out of place with simple walking and the pain is intolerable mri normal ?

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Is it normal with a sprained knee for my leg to be swollen, my toes to be tingly and my knee to keep popping?

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