Question 1

in what way can knee hyperextension be treated?

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Depends if ...: Depends if your knee is symptomatic ( painful or feels loose!) if u have no symptoms than no treatment is necessary for a knee that "hyperextends"( recurvatum ).If u have feelings of knee looseness or posterior knee discomfort than a strengthening program for your legs( quads esp.) plus a brace to keep your leg from hyperextendimg would be my first choice. See an ors for eval. Gl!

Question 2

how do i treat knee hyperextension until i can get in to see the orthodoc?

Accepted Answer

RICE therapy: The pneumonic r.I.C.E. Helps guide the general treatment of orthopedic injuries until a more thorough eval can be done. It stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. In addition, tylenol (acetaminophen) and anti-inflammatories can help with the pain. If it hurts to put weight on it, don't. Get some crutches and stay off of it. A brace or immobilizer can help relieve pain as well.

Question 3

can a pcl strain/sprain cause painful knee hyperextension? how is it fixed?

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: First it has to be diagnosed accurately then treatment will depend on findings. so pl see a ortho doc.

Question 4

what is hyperextension of the knee vs sticking it out?

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Hyperextension: Hyperextending the knee implies the knee is going beyond full extension--reaching a swayback or recurvatum  type of posture.

Question 5

what is done for  hyperextension of the knee?

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Splinting first: Initially it is splinted, to allow healing of the injured stuctures, followed by motion, to prevent stiffness.

Question 6

possible reasons for hyperextension of the knee?

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Several: Reasons that a knee hyperextends( recurvatum) without an injury are generally because that person is ligamentously lax( loose jointed).'loose jointedeness' is generally inherited in a multi- factoral fashion and is bilateral.Knee hyperextension can also be seen in neurologic disorders ( such as polio) and w/cns disorders and tumors(much rarer)--unilateral( one leg only)recurvatum requires work-up.

Question 7

developed hyperextension of one knee at 50+ but why?

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Hyperextension : Injury or degenerative tears to the ligaments and posterior capsule can be the culprit. Check for connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis as well, especially if there is no injury.

Question 8

what actually happens with hyperextension in your knee?

Accepted Answer

Injury to ligaments: Hyperextension implies that the knee is moving beyond its normal range of motion.  The ligaments and tendons typically prevent this from happening in normal activities.  A blow to the knee can push the ligaments and/or tendons beyond their normal resilience.  This can lead to strain, sprain or tear and varying degrees of each.

Question 9

can someone tell me how to know if my knee damaged from hyperextension?

Accepted Answer

Orhto eval: I rec seeing an ortho doc for a full eval.  You need skilled hands to eval your knee.

Question 10

what can i do to prevent hyperextension of my knees and elbows?

Accepted Answer

Ligamentous laxity: Is a common congenital condition that permits one to hyperextend joints and makes one "double-jointed". There is no need to worry about that when it occurs naturally. However, traumatic hyperextension injury is quite injurious. A knee brace when highly active or elbow protector can help.

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