Question 1

how long does it take knee swelling to go when cast comes off for patella fracture?

Accepted Answer

Days to weeks: It can take days to weeks for the swelling to resolve, but as long as your x-rays show progressive healing of the fracture, then you should see progressive improvement of the swelling.  Try elevating the knee when you are at rest, and you could also try an ace wrap.

Question 2

can  reflex sympathetic dystrophy cause the small saphenous vein to stick out of the leg w/  below knee swelling?

Accepted Answer

It can: it can cause basically any dystrophic change in the lower extremity although what you describe is not specifically pathognomonic for CRPS. Has someone diagnosed you with that?

Question 3

should i be worried about my knee swelling up on top of my knee cap overnight it feels like a waterballon ?

Accepted Answer

Seek more advice: Most likely this represents swelling within your joint called an effusion or swelling outside the joint on top of the patella, called prepatellar bursitis. Either way, you should seek additional advice via a physician evaluation. For now, limiting your weight-bearing and icing the knee 20 minutes every 1-2 hours would be wise.

Question 4

i am experiencing  knee pain. the following also describe me: knee weakness and knee swelling. and my knee cap is also moving what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Loose kneecap: This may be hypermobility syndrome . If this is so you need a specific exercise program. An evaluation will help define the program you need

Question 5

quads not firing and knee swollen and i have a limp 4 months after fractured patella, no surgery needed just cast.

Accepted Answer

Quads not firing: Does that me you cannot extend you leg?  Kick your foot straight out in front of you from the hip with a leg straight and hold it up?  

Patellar fractures may be associated with patellar tendon rupture and if you had this your knee would feel less stable and swell and you would not be able to extend your leg.

Question 6

i had meniscus surgery three month ago , why still my knee swelling and in pain and since two weeks ago  my right knee has pain.it is getting worse.

Accepted Answer

Depends: It all depends on the type of surgery and the condition of your knee.  If you have severe arthritis, then a meniscus surgery may simply have been inadequate.  If you had an actual meniscus repair (not that common), then it's possible the repair failed.  Also, it's important to rule out an infection.  You'll need to see your surgeon for further evaluation.

Question 7

knee swelling, burning and and constant pain in knee for a month and a half and now i hear crackle pop sound/feeling. do need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Knee: NO! This does not mean you require surgery. At your age this is probably acute in nature and will resolve with rest, heat and an anti inflammatory.

Question 8

patella dislocation meniscus extruded past tibia. swelling- large effusion mrii. knee gave out while walking. need for surgery? pops clicks

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your need for surgery will depend on the stability and/or damage under your knee cap.  If this is your first patella dislocation vs the latest ofmor, that could change things as well.  The effusion or fluid in the knee is just a symptom of the dislocation.  Its really the patella that needs to be  evaluated.

Question 9

knee swelling 1.5 years after acl surgery. could it be related?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There are several possible causes so i would have the orthopedist evaluate the knee.

Question 10

when will knee swelling go away after knee surgery?

Accepted Answer

Once inflammation su: All trauma to the knee causes causes swelling and surgery is one type of trauma; sweeling usually goes down as the muscles around the knee regain tone and strength and as the infalmmationgoes down.

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I am experiencing knee pain. the following also describe me: knee weakness and knee swelling. and my knee cap is also moving what should i do?

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Quads not firing and knee swollen and i have a limp 4 months after fractured patella, no surgery needed just cast.

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I had meniscus surgery three month ago , why still my knee swelling and in pain and since two weeks ago my right knee has pain.it is getting worse.

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Knee swelling, burning and and constant pain in knee for a month and a half and now i hear crackle pop sound/feeling. do need surgery?

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Patella dislocation meniscus extruded past tibia. swelling- large effusion mrii. knee gave out while walking. need for surgery? pops clicks

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