Is experiencing a twisted knee hazardous?I dance and twice I experienced twisting my knee and it was very painful and scary! Is it dangerous? What should I do?
- erixx
The best course of treatment for an injury to the knee joint caused by a twisting force depends upon the exact nature of the damage sustained. This can vary tremendously from a simple sprain to an internal ligamentous or cartilage tear.
In principle the initial treatment involves RICE;
* Rest - rest for the first 24 to 48 hours to prevent any further injury.
* Ice - cool the knee by using an ice pack or a packet of frozen peas.
* Compression - which must be firm but not too tight and must not be allowed to affect the blood circulation.
* Elevation - of the joint for several days in order to avoid dependent swelling.
Simple analgesia with paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen will help to relive pain and reduce swelling.
The symptoms of an external supporting or collateral ligament sprain would normally be expected to settle within four weeks of the injury. Even following this length of time, it is possible to experience pain on weight bearing and twisting the knee.
Physiotherapy may be required and a further two or more weeks rehabilitation before the recommencement of sports training.
Any on-going swelling or giving way of the joint might indicate the need for further investigation to exclude a torn cartilage, possibly requiring surgical repair.
-- it's not that dangerous if you're gonna treat it immediately
- Tim W
Rest it and be careful, it can re-injure.
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