Question 1

knee injury while dancing. heard pop tearing sensation. unstable knee x3 weeks medial swelling  swelling down into foot.  dx?

Accepted Answer

Knee ligament : Most common knee injury after pop leading to instability, swelling, pain is an acl tear. Medial pain could be meniscus or mcl injury. Another possibility could include patellar dislocation....But usually more obvious.

Question 2

i fell in feb. resulting in a lft knee injury. currently in physical ther. as i have shifted my patella. nxt pt appt wed and my lft ankle is swelling?

Accepted Answer

Any pain? Injury?: So your L ankle is swollen. We need to know if you injured it or not. And whether it hurts or not. Is it just the ankle that's swollen or perhaps your calf, too? OCPs?Since it's same side as your injury 3 months ago, my concern, although remote, would be for a blood clot. Without any further info or ability to examine you, there's not much for to say. Best to get evaluated at Urgent Care or ER.

Question 3

i am experiencing toe swelling and pain shooting down my leg from knee injury. it hurts when laying on it. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Action is Knee-ded.: Pain and swelling are pretty good indicators that something is definitely amiss. An evaluation by a knee specialist, if not your first step, is on the horizon. A detailed history of the injury as well a thorough knee evaluation should start the ball rolling.

Question 4

can a knee injury cause swelling below the knee, closer to the ankle?

Accepted Answer

Yes - you need evalu: Yes it can especially if there is a Baker's cyst  where  the fluid  can leak out of the back of the knee and go down the leg. This can be  joint fluid and at  times  with an injury there can be acute  swelling, even with bleeding that can leak out  the back and do this. Ask your physican if  you have a Baker's Cyst.

Question 5

fluid swelling in leg and ankle sprung up a week after knee injury went down with ibuprofen and elevation overnight concern? dr appt in a week anyway.

Accepted Answer

Several options!: When someone has post-traumatic swelling of the knee, i aspirate it immediately.  If there is pure blood, then some internal structure is almost always damaged, i get an mri-if positive, refer to orthopedics. If clear, inject with steroids and wrap.  I see no harm in waiting one week for your appointment.

Question 6

had knee injury,july 30, broke off cartlidge,august 30/suffered pulmonary embolism,  ,and doing physical therapy,now experienc,ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Local swelling: local swelling , use ace bandage, raise feet at rest, and do gradual exercise.

Question 7

could a knee bandage cause ankle and foot swelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if too tight: If you wrap your knee too tight which prevents the blood/lymph from returning from the foot/leg to your heart, yes you can have swelling.
If you remove the wrapping and the swelling gets better, you got your anwswer.
If the swelling is persistent and/or if you have pain in the leg, calf etc...Consult doc because you may have a blood clot etc...
Good luck..

Question 8

i helped a friend move and hurt my knee not sure how dont remember doing it that was august 25 extremely swollen stiff painful some days foot swelling?

Accepted Answer

Be seen : If you have been having severe problems since August, I would be seen and probably get an MRI.  It is likely you have an internal derangement if the knee like a meniscal tear.

Question 9

what would cause ankle and foot swelling after surgery to the knee?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Typically knee surgery can affect the venous outflow from the lower limb and cause swelling below the surgical site. Also if compression dressing or wraps are applied to the knee this will cause an increase in the fluid retention.

Question 10

knee scope surgery 2 weeks ago  my foot is still swollen.  is this normal ? how long does the foot swelling last for? i ice it &take ibpfn  thanks

Accepted Answer

Could be normal : Because the foot is the lowest part of your body, swelling may persist for weeks after surgery. However, there are a couple of things to be wary of: if there is skin redness, warmth, or tenderness in the area, i would be concerned about infection or a blood clot or both. Elevate the foot as much as you can, especially when you at upright. And make sure you let your surgeon know about the swelling.

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Knee injury while dancing. heard pop tearing sensation. unstable knee x3 weeks medial swelling swelling down into foot. dx?

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I fell in feb. resulting in a lft knee injury. currently in physical ther. as i have shifted my patella. nxt pt appt wed and my lft ankle is swelling?

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I am experiencing toe swelling and pain shooting down my leg from knee injury. it hurts when laying on it. what should i do?

A member asked:

Can a knee injury cause swelling below the knee, closer to the ankle?

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Fluid swelling in leg and ankle sprung up a week after knee injury went down with ibuprofen and elevation overnight concern? dr appt in a week anyway.

A member asked:

Had knee injury,july 30, broke off cartlidge,august 30/suffered pulmonary embolism, ,and doing physical therapy,now experienc,ankle swelling?

A member asked:

Could a knee bandage cause ankle and foot swelling?

A member asked:

I helped a friend move and hurt my knee not sure how dont remember doing it that was august 25 extremely swollen stiff painful some days foot swelling?

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What would cause ankle and foot swelling after surgery to the knee?

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Knee scope surgery 2 weeks ago my foot is still swollen. is this normal ? how long does the foot swelling last for? i ice it &take ibpfn thanks

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