Question 1

knee pain and possible injury from twisting in tennis. should i stretch first?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you just twisted your knee during tennis and cannot continue then i would ice the knee, wrap it and elevate it.  If the pain passes quickly and you can run, plant and pivot to hit balls then yes by all means stretch a little first. Do not continue if there is any lingering pain because you might cause further injury. Ice and elevate for any swelling, should resolve my morning. See dr if persist.

Question 2

can a baker cyst untreated cause a meniscus tear knee injury twisted and stumbled

Accepted Answer

It : It is actually the other way around. A meniscal tear causes the baker's cyst. The collagen fibers of the meniscus are arranged in a parallel arrangement and a tear creates a communication with the capsule and serves as a one way valve to create the cyst.

Question 3

how do i care for a knee injury?

Accepted Answer

TLC and visit your : Doctor, some knee injuries are minor and heal by themselves with time and minor care, other could be serious  injuries and you have to see the doctor for it.
Minor injury rest the knee and take some advil (ibuprofen).

Question 4

how do i recover from knee injury?

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Need more details: Please provide more details regarding your specific knee injury. Recovery duration and prognosis depends upon injury severity.

Question 5

i have a knee injury. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a MD/DO: Without knowing any further information, i would recommend you see a md/do, either a primary care sports doc or orhtopedist to figure out what you have.

Question 6

how can i heal soft tissue knee injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends, do you: Mean like you banged it and have some skin abrasions and bruising but with no interior derangement? If this is what you mean, then consider, rest, gentle range of motion, nsaids if appropriate for your health. If it does not get better in a few days, consider seeing a physician.

Question 7

what knee injury do i have if instability?

Accepted Answer

Usually a ligament: Ligament damage is the usual cause of instability-acl, mcl, etc. See an orthopedist.

Question 8

how can i handle an ill-timed knee injury?

Accepted Answer

Listen to doctor: No tricks here, you just have to listen to what your doctor tells you to do so it will heal properly.

Question 9

how do i know if i have a major knee injury?

Accepted Answer

Ortho eval: This requires an evaluation from your ortho doc to determine.

Question 10

how can i recover from a knee injury faster?

Accepted Answer

Follow doctors rx: Physical therapy is the key to your recovery. You will begin physical therapy within hours of your surgery. The goal of physical therapy is to get the knee moving so that the reconstructed ligament does not stiffen and shorten, causing further problems. The joint will become rigid if the knee is not exercised properly. Failure to perform the physical therapy exercises cause tight, stiff knee.

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