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ACL and PCL SPRAIN
I was diagnosed with ACL and PCL SPRAIN last week (got an MRI scan done) it's been more than a week now but still I've had more pain in my knee and hamstring (from the last few days) . I started rehab stretches and exercises slowly but still paining, is it because I'm walking and doing my daily activities including visiting the office and all? How much time will it take to heal and be normal? Please let me know how to reduce pain and sleep peacefully
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As you have both ACL and PCL injury, recovery will take time - depending on many factors will take nearly 2-3 months to heal with Limitations of movements. Pain can be settled earlier.
Please consider physiotherapy for Strengthening of compensatory muscles around knee.
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Consult Orthopedic Surgeon for detailed treatment and physiotherapy plan.
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Take rest
avoid activities that causes pain.
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-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the knee.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the lower limbs.
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--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
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It will take more time,
Rest
Ice compression
Use knee brace
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Stop walk
Complete rest
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Dr. Omkar J S
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Pune
ACL and PCL sprain takes some time to fully recover.
Rest
Ice fomentation for 20 mins twice daily
Use a HINGED KNEE brace while walking, standing and climbing stairs.
Avoid climbing stairs, running, jogging, jumping and sports for at least 3 weeks.
Start physiotherapy once pain subsides.
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Rest is what you neeed. Controlled exercises once the pain subsides. Knee brace. Give it 6 weeks at least
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