Question 1

what are some symptoms of knee injuries?

Accepted Answer

See below: This would obviously depend on the type of injury but generally speaking:  pain, swelling, stiffness, locking, decreased range of motion, bruising, etc. Would be some signs.

Question 2

how long willit take for knee injuries to heal?

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Knee injuries: Depends upon the location and extent (the personality) of the injury. Meniscal tears and full thickness acl tears don't heal on their own, and may need surgery. Sprains and strains are usually short-lived, such as 2-6 weeks.Fractures may or may not require surgery, rehab, etc.

Question 3

how many different types of knee injuries can you get?

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Lots: In general you can have bony or soft tissue injuries of the knee. Bony would be a fracture or cartilage injury. Soft tissue would be a ligament or meniscus injury.

Question 4

best cardio exercises for a 40 year old person with knee injuries?

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Water aerobics: Water aerobics and swimming in general provide a great work out that does not load the knees and generally makes people with knee arthritis feel better.

Question 5

are there any times of the year when knee injuries are more common?

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Not sure: Depending on what part of the country (north or south - longer or shorter warm periods for outside sports), there may be seasonal peaks but i would await an orthopedist for an answer as they specifically deal with the injuries.

Question 6

what are the most common knee injuries and which part of the knee is affected?

Accepted Answer

Sprain, strain, tear: Knee sprains, muscles strains and tears of the internal cartilage/meniscus are the most common knee injuries. The medial collateral ligament (mcl) is the most commonly sprained ligament. The hamstrings are the most strained muscle group, and the meniscus and articular cartilage can often sustain tears that require arthroscopy intervention (surgery).

Question 7

after standing with locked-out knees  for more than 1.5 hours, knee bit swelled and feels strange. no previous knee injuries or problems.

Accepted Answer

Meniscus: You may have a small meniscus tear. that excessive load for that long maybe aggravated it. Sometimes it aggravation can be in the results for enlarging  the tear. If it comes back see in orthopedic surgeon if it doesn't don't worry about it

Question 8

are squats helpful for reducing knee injuries?

Accepted Answer

May actually hurt: Squats apply an increased shear load across the knee joint and may actually exacerbate an otherwise mild injury. Speak with your physician or therapist/trainer to help best manage your specific injury.

Question 9

could knee injuries close up growth plates?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fractures that involve the growth plates in kids could lead to closure of the growth plates prematurely.  This can cause a shortened or deformed limb.

Question 10

what common knee injuries can you get from running?

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Pain: mostly front part of knee pain. do not run, use other non-impact exercises.

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