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Swelling in knee

2018-01-29 14:50:16
Hello Sir, After open the plaster from knee, some swelling is above the knee
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Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).

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Swelling post plaster is normal. There may also be stiffness and disuse muscle atrophy. All these will recover with knee exercises and weight bearing in 3-4 weeks.
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Hot water compression will help. Medications like Enzomac, Tendocare will help.
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Do not worry.

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