What should I do for a busted knee?
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It can be broken and swollen, but you can walk on it.\nBut if it is, and you happen to turn/sit/stand/step wrong, it could come right out through the skin and become much more serious.\nInfection, bleeding to death, amputation, do these sound good?\nIf in doubt, go see the Doctor!
892982
Surgary is most likely. You can eather change your knee to fit your lifestyle or change your lifestyle to fit your knee. Healing time is 1month+. It might not feel the same but most likely if you have surgary it will. Hope you fell better.
836269
I have torn my left ACL...waited until December to have surgery. Which I am thankful I did because my knee isn't giving out anymore. Every person heals and recoops differently, so it's hard to say exactly what you are looking for but I can give you an idea. Whatever you do, do not let your knee get stiff...it will take ten times longer to get back into the swing of things. Like a week after my surgery I started PT...slowly but then finished within a few months. My muscles weren't building up so mine took a bit longer. April is looking good for you, but like I said everyone is different. The surgery is very painful but it is worth it if you don't want to keep falling from an unstable knee. Also, make sure you do the home excersises that PT gives you...it will help greatly. Hope this helps
244512
If you sprained it and did not acutally break anything, it could take LONGER to heal than if you had a fracture. STAY off of it for at least two weeks if at all possible, and when you're sitting, keep it ABOVE YOUR HEART, not just up off the floor. This will help with the swelling and pain.\nAspirin, Ibuprofin, Motrin or Aleve are also good for swelling and inflamation, and you can take Tylenol in between doses to help more with pain. If it is a sprain, it could take MONTHS to heal right, or YEARS if you don't treat it right. Sorry. That's the best I can do sweety. Feel better soon!
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Your doctor may prescribe some exercises such as straight-leg raises, leg curls and quadriceps contractions for your child to do at home or with a physical therapist to strengthen the quadriceps and hamstrings. This should help prevent further problems. While your child is recovering, ice should be applied to the area after exercise to prevent pain and swelling.  http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/24676.html\n\nDuring activities, you can do the following to help to limit your symptoms: \n\nWear shock-absorbent insoles in your sports shoes. \nUse a heating pad or warm, moist compress for 15 minutes before a sports activity. \nApply ice packs for 20 minutes after sports activities and periodically during the day. \nWear a protective pad to shield the top of your shinbone\nElevate your leg by putting a pillow under your knee when it hurts. \nTake over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others), to fight pain and inflammation. \nStretch your quadriceps (thigh) muscles and hamstrings two or three times a day. \nDo exercises to strengthen your quadriceps muscles. This will help the muscles to pull more uniformly against their tendons, spreading out their stresses on the tendons. A physical therapist can supervise your strengthening program.  http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/24676.html
7539
Talk to your doctor about what exercises you can do.  You don't want to injure your ankle or disrupt the healing.
762115
I've had and my knee doctor told me to rest it by not doing running or anything like that since that is what causes it.  You also need to strengthn the knee muscles.  what you should do is buy leg weights and slowly get up to like ten pounds ten reps 3 sets of straight leg raises with foot slightly turned out a bit.  knee braces will help you out a lot my knee doctor told me to get custom made ones and they are worth the money since they fit the knee and help them.  also get shoes with good arch supports since that also tends to be the problem.
399194
as a physical therapist,i recommend u to have hotpacks for 15-20 mins on the affected area for pain relief..secondly do some joint mobilization exercise x 10 reps x 2 sets .And lastly you should use a single tip cane on the unaffected knee for the reason to reduce weight on the affected area..
860211
I have also had knee surgery twice- once for ACL reconstruction, and the second for my menisicus. \n\nAlthough I wish there is an alternitive way to fix what damage has been done to your knee joint, I can't tell you anyway. \n\nAccepting a surgical procedure are your best chances.
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after getting knee pain...
88437
only thing that heals a sprain is time.use an ace bandage\nto keep the swelling down.see a doctor to make sure its not a broken bone or a tear.good luck.
532948
I have had knee trouble since about the age of 9.  My doctor has told me since then that I need to do knee excercises.  To do this lay on your bed or couch and let the leg bend over the edge.  Slowly lift your leg until it is straight.  Hold for a second or two and repeat.  After a few weeks you can start adding weights to your ankles and continue doing the excercises.  This isolates the muscles in your knees.  25 lbs is the amount recommended.
1036938
See an orthopaedic surgeon...or go to ER if it just happened...
337614
You can't.  What you can do is make the muscle around the knee stronger giving it support.
195665
well first off stop doing things to make it hurt, then u can always get a knee brace and take some pain pills  or just think of something or someone else to keep ur mind off of the pain
152668
Like I said in the other post, arthritis, a tear, go to doc and get it checked.  Meanwhile, rest leg when possible and take two advil.  Call me in the  morning if you want, as well ;) .
811978
I have very bad knees, I've already had surgery on one of them for degenerating cartilage. I'm only 20. Before the surgery, I tried physical therapy. In there I found some good stretches, but the most important thing was the discovery that I can use the stationary bike with minimal or no pain. If you decide to do this, keep it at a lower resistance. If it hurts, reduce the resistance. I usually bike on level 2 or so, although bikes differ.