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Swelling in knee
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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