My leg twisted in a weird way,and now my knee is swollen,i cant bend it all the way,is my ligament torn?
2006-06-13 13:33:05 · 10 answers · asked by madness 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It is so difficult for you to tell what sort of damage you have done to your knee. There are lots of ligaments around the knee, all having different roles in stabilizing the knee in certain movements.
If your knee is swollen and you can't bend your knee all the way it could be a few different things: the swelling could be stopping you bending it all the way or you may have damaged one of the meniscus inside your knee.
Remember to RICE:
Rest
Ice - 10-15 minutes every hour
Compression - use an ACE wrap or similar
Elevation - keep your foot above your knee, knee above your hip
See your doctor, preferably an orthopedist, as soon as possible.
Good luck!
2006-06-13 15:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by nolhtairt 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ice, about 20 min. on and 1 hour off should help with the swelling. Go to your doctor so they can exam your knee to see if you have some sort of internal derangement, such as torn ligament or meniscus, versus just a sprain.
2006-06-13 16:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you tore a ligament it woudl hurt ALOT and you wouldnt be able to walk. You still might want to check with a doc, though. At the least they can give you something to take the swelling down.
2006-06-13 13:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would know if you tore a ligament. you wouldnt be able to walk on it or stand up or bend it at all. maybe you just sprained it or stretched the ligament. either way, id go to the doc
2006-06-13 13:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have lots of ligaments in your knee and any one could be torn or injured, don't mess with waiting around ice it now and call a Dr.
2006-06-13 13:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by Rhonda W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While running my knee suddenly starting hurting. The pain is of a sharp pain and walking is almost impossible. There is very little swelling and I can bend my knee. Any ideas about what is going on?
2016-01-26 10:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Peggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor. I don't think you tore a ligiment, but you probably sprained it or broke it!
2006-06-13 14:57:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be, you should probably see a doctor.
2006-06-13 13:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by colorados_lost_rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEE A DOCTOR!
2006-06-13 13:36:02 · answer #9 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see an orthopedic surgeon...... they will tell you.
2006-06-13 13:36:22 · answer #10 · answered by Medic Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋