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

Question

I have pcos and a major knee injury. What are ways that i can lose weight if I am limited in the physical activity that i'm able to do?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

See specialist.: You should see a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in knee injuries.

Answer 3

See orthopedic: doctor and have it checked.

Answer 4

Trauma.: If you've had any trauma to the knee, you may have a major injury. Usually, fluid on the knee indicates something major may be going on, like a meniscal or ligament tear.

Answer 5

Possibly: There are different methods used in chinese medicine. Acupuncture, pressure point stimulation and massage to name a couple. Depending on the type and extent of your injury, these modalities and others may turn out helpful.

Answer 6

Could be: But it also depends on what chinese medicine you are thinking of. Medicine or acupuncture.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

Follow directions: Follow the recommendations of a knee specialist closely. Consider a formal rehab/therapy program. Maintain a healthy diet.

Answer 9

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

Answer 10

RICE: Tough question because it depends on the type of knee injury. Most knee injuries are sprains or strains. If that is the case use the mnemonic rice. It stands for r=rest, i=ice, c=compression (use an ace wrap), and e=elevation (to get any swelling down).

Answer 11

Hard to say: Not all knee injuries are the same. Some will resolve without many long-term effects while others won't. What is clear, is if your knee is painful or it limits your recreational or occupational activities, then you should see your local orthopedist.

Answer 12

Sure: See an orthopedist and get properly evaluated by xrays and physical exam. If necessary an MRI may be ordered. Many problems can be coorected or improved such as ligament injuries and meniscal tears. However, arthritis cannot be removed. Once present it tends to progress but proper intervention can help slow the progression.

Answer 13

Yes.: Get checked by a sports medicine orthopedic knee specialist, to see if arthritis has set into the knee, or what can be done about it.

Answer 14

See orthopedic: doctor for an evaluation

Answer 15

Yes it could be: Many time people come because of the blug behind the knee or the side of the knee, we take MRI we find meniscus tear or arthitis.Thanks.

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