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Knee effusion (mild)
Can I use ice pack application for mild knee effusion.....?
Is there any side effect if I apply ice ?
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Knee effusion occurs when synovial fluid accumulates around the jnee.could be because of injury to meniscus,ligaments and arthritis.in case of acute knee effusion you can use ice pack 2 times in a day.do not aplly ice directly over the affected joint.kindly use compression bandage .
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Kindly contact the respective orthopedician if feeling uncomfortable with the ADL's
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Do not overuse the joint.avoid weight bearing.
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Yes you can but tk physiotherapy and quadriceps exercise best option for you
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Yes, you can use ice pack twice a day for 4 days
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Towel stretch.
Calf stretch.
Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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Ms. Shivali Saraiya (PT)
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37 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Ice packs are only treating the symptoms. It doesn't have a side effects but effective only for first 72 hours of effusion.
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the cause of effusion has to be found with proper diagnosis
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