Hurt in car accident...Swelling and very painful to walk...Looking for alternatives to an operation...Condition called Chronic tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus with osteochondral defect...
2006-09-05 17:02:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
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2006-09-05 17:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by JustMe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The condition you mention, in laymans terms - would that be something along the lines of torn cartilledge? If so , there may be no way around operating on it, at least a simple outpatient procedure. I had a knee injury that required minor "Scoping" (small surgery to remove torn cartilledge). Your swelling and pain may be due to fluid buildup in the knee, and for that you would get a refferal to a specialist that may need to look at it , drain it (you'll feel much better) , and maybe take it from there.
2006-09-05 17:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how long ago the accident was? The alternatives are to build up the muscles in your thighs and calves so that they hold your knee as stable as possible.
Ice your knee for 20 minutes, then apply heat for 20 minutes, then nothing for 20 minutes. This helps move the fluids out of the tissues and decrease swelling. Use more ice for pain control.
Arthroscopic surgery is minimally invasive and is quite successful at sewing tears up. See an orthopedic surgeon.
Rest the knee so it can heal, keep it elevated whenever possible.
Good luck
2006-09-05 17:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tempest88 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really don't think there is an alternative to this kind of injury!! It's a very serious injury!! Where the alternative lies is in the post-operative treatments!! You're doctor will prescribe physical therapy but I would get massages as well because you muscles will heal better and faster when they are relaxed and are getting the proper blood and oxygen flow to them!!
2006-09-05 17:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by tashagrace24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that because you called it a chronic tear, it's happened several times before. My suggestions are to find a naturopath. If you don't know one, I've listed a web site you can visit to locate one in your state. Herbal therapies can help strengthen bones and connective tissue, as well as offer pain relief. Homeopathy can also help. Both of the web sites below list practitioners by state.
2006-09-05 17:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by ohio healer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ouch. Cold for the swelling. The word Chronic is not a good sign.
2006-09-05 17:21:23 · answer #6 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm specific it is the soreness meds it is inflicting your constipation. Constipation is a significant part results of soreness meds, extraordinarily Vicodin. you could decelerate on the soreness meds, and additionally start up taking an over the counter stool softener like Senna or Senakot. additionally, make certain you're ingesting a lot of drinks.
2016-10-14 09:06:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have reactive arthritis--pretty bad pain--and I got a cortisone shot. It's a pretty easy procedure, and coupled with pain killers, I'm almost good as new. Good luck!
2006-09-05 17:08:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋