I recently had an accident and fell on my right knee which caused knee swelling and I was admitted to hospital. I took CT scan(attached report).
It is week and half already and I see progress on the swelling. However I'm not putting weight on the knee. I hop and walk using the help of crutches and knee brace.
Can you confirm there is no ligament damage and can I start walking?
I have a small baby, so I want to know from when can I walk slowly at my home at least without crutches and if I can put a little weight on right knee.
Please help!!
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Ligament damage can be diagnosed by clinical examination and confirmed by MRI.
According to your swelling, pain and range of movement you can be allowed weight bearing on your knees.
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Setting the ct scan report will only confirm about fracture in your knee.
If the swelling is reduced and pain is better, you can start putting weight on the leg in a guarded manner.
Ligaments need to be examined clinically and confirmed on MRI before making a comment!
Your MPFL ligament looks injured according to your report.. This ligament does not require you to be off the ground.
It can be treated conservatively .
Need long knee brace follwed by hinged knee brace for patella cap .
In between you need examination of your knee .
Physiotherapy as suggested by your treating surgeon .
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keepva pillow under the knee.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water/ Gel pac .
Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs.
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-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
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.
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