i just popped my knee out of place and then i popped it back into place... that was about 20 minutes ago. now when i walk on that leg, it hurts so bad that i almost fall down... what do i need to do?
2006-12-09 10:05:08 · 16 answers · asked by hotchickhazeleyed 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Look at the size of the injured knee and compare it to the other one. Is there swelling? does it look like there is fluid/blood around the knee? If the answer is yes it is possible you could have torn a meniscus, or a ligament within the joint capsule. If the answer is yes and in a couple of days the swelling has not gone down, I would think an MRI would be ordered to see what was damaged. I have known people that have torn the ACL ligament simply by a twisting karate move.
2006-12-09 11:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have insurance go see your provided doc; if not, ice it down and take it easy. Leave the E.R. for gunshot vics.
You should get PROFESSIONAL help though, it is possible to do damage to the cartilage as well as tendons and ligaments surrounding the knee. Unless you're a regular at popping your own knee back into place you most likely wouldn't be able to do it by yourself, it's incredibly painful. Your particular injury may not be all that serious. Give it a little time and if the knee doesn't get any better you should make an appointment to see your doctor.
2006-12-09 10:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by isthatit? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't tear a ligament; if that used to be the case, you might now not be capable to stroll. You had what's referred to as a subluxation of the patella, or kneecap, ordinarily because of jerking your leg whilst you obtained off the bed. Dislocation can rationale tremendous anguish - as you defined - and would additionally result in infection, very similar to a sprain or pressure, because of harm of the encircling tissues, that is why you continue to have moderate anguish, It turns out you have been fortunate on the grounds that in a few circumstances there will also be extreme swelling.. Do NOT observe warmness - observe an ice percent so long as secure to restrict any additional infection. As period in-between measures, you would additionally take an anti inflammatory, equivalent to diclofenac (Voltaren), and even Aspirin if you're pleased with it. As quickly as feasible, pass to a physician and feature it checked out, even probably get a experiment/x ray, simply in case, even though considering that you're capable to stroll it sort of feels you have been fortunate. The physician might deliver you a small elastic knee brace to stabilise the patella for approximately per week or so, if vital. Be cautious, take a look at to not run or placed strain at the knees, and watch out whilst you get off the bed! Easy does it. Good success, get bigger!
2016-09-03 09:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor. Put ice on it so it stops the swelling. The doctor will either stick a needle in your leg to drain the fluid. Or just let it sit for a month. You will most likely need to use crutches. This is called a hyper-extended kneecap. If it is a bad case you may need serious surgery, and not be able to play sports as well as you use to. Also he will probaly give you a brace for when you exercize.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-09 10:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by roflcopterBRUTUS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happens to me to, it just happens and then it pops out of place and it hurts so bad. Go to the a specialist and get it looked at because you don't know if it could be a bigger problem. They could give you a brace or something, because down the road it could cause serious problems.
2006-12-09 10:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me while running. The first time it happened, it hurt for about a month. Then my knees got weaker and it keeps happening just when i land my foot at a wrong angle while walking. It hurts for a shorter amount of time each time.
My physician just said I probably pulled a ligament and it's nothing to worry about.
2006-12-09 10:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try elevating it, hat pack and rest, don't forgtet to take an antiinflamatory, or youcan go to the hospital, just incase you have a nerve or blood vessle caught when you popped your knee back into place.
2006-12-09 10:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by tera_duke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have done that many times in baseball and all i do is put ice on it then take a hot bath. it really soothes the pain and it goes away quick. also, stay on it because if you sit for a while it gets worse because you dont use it. hope it gets better =)
2006-12-09 10:07:03 · answer #8 · answered by barrett p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should put a brace on it or ace bandage to stabilize it, and ice, and go to your doctor. You could have torn a ligament and you need it x-ray-ed in case.
2006-12-09 10:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER and let them have a look at it; if you've torn a ligament, you need to deal with it properly.
2006-12-09 10:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋