how long does a sprained knee take to heal? does fluid need to be drained? how do i know if i need an mri?

Question

i have been bed ridden for over a week. the swelling has gone down, but there still is fluid in it. i still can't walk on it.

Answer 1

MRIs are not only for you brain you idiot
i got an MRI for my ACL injury..
but if youre athletic and you play sports, i suggest you get an MRI to make sure that you wont hurt it again

Answer 2

The big question is did you see a doctor???? Sprained knee is a layman's term. There are all kinds of damage, serious and minor, that can happen to a knee. But swelling and retention of fluid says GO SEE A DOCTOR.

If you cannot walk, then you have done something serious. A doctor is the only one who can decide what to do, xray, cat or MRI, etc.

Answer 3

You need to see an orthopaedic surgeon to have the knee examined. Your initial swelling was from injury to some structure in the knee, possibly your ACL. This swelling will begin to subside after about a week. The doctor will examine your knee and decide whether an MRI is needed. I would guess that you will need an MRI.

Answer 4

Hi go to a Orthopedic Dr here is some info on Weight Bearing KNEE Mri scans type on the site search KNEE http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/upright_mri

Answer 5

i know how u feel. i am sitting in bed right now. i either have a torn ACL or ligament or a bruised knee. if it is full of fluid i would ask ur doctor about it, it could possibly get infected. as for the MRI a doctor will only order one if they feel that u have a tendon or ligament problem otherwise they will stick to x-rays. feel better

Answer 6

I sprained my ankle super bad in football this season. I thought it was broken and didn't walk on it for six weeks. Then two weeks for it to be completely better. I'd say give it two months before an MRI. They suck anyways.

Answer 7

mri is a scan for you brain mostly! a mri on your knee will show nothing! DUH!