I just dislocated my leg a moment ago and it hurt like HELL! I had to grab it and pop it back into place with my hands. Now that was PAINFUL. I'm very sure I didn't dislocate my knee cap. My knee cap was fine, the bottom part of my leg seemed like it came almost completely off the top part. Right at the knee area. I can hardly stretch it now, and it still hurts. When I walk I can't put any pressure on it or it feels like hell. I don't have medical and I won't go to the doctors. Can you explained to me what may have happened and what I can do to help it heal faster? It's swelling bad and when I touch it, it feels like jello. All that for a pack of smokes. Went out to get some and when I got back this happened at the stairs. I hit it the wrong way too hard by mistake.
Thanks, I appreciate the help! :)
2007-10-20 03:18:43 · 3 answers · asked by Amos E 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I don't think so. My knee cap didn't get dislocated. The bone parts under did. I'm serious, my knee cap doesn't hurt not one bit. The bone does. Thanks though.
2007-10-20 03:40:41 · update #1
Thanks a lot MICHELLE C. I appreciate it. :D
That wasn't my first knee injury either. I've had many when I was a kid. It went away though for so many years. Guess old things never die.
2007-10-20 03:42:53 · update #2
Its best you put some ice on it for the swelling.Keep moving it so the pain can wear off.You can also buy some deep heat ointment and a bond to rap around it.Use the deep heat before you go to bed.If the pain gets worst i think you will need to see a doctor to prevent long term injury.Take care
2007-10-20 03:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by MICHIE BOO 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't dislocate one thing from another when there's a separate entity (your knee) between the two. It sounds to me like a dislocated kneecap, or you strained or even tore knee ligaments, which are what keep the knee in place between the leg bones and give your leg stability. You need to ice it immediately and get to a doctor. Improper treatment now will lead to many problems in the future.
2007-10-20 10:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice it down immediately. For about 2 hours. aand pop some aspirin. Aspirin, not advil or tylenol. Aspirin.
2007-10-20 10:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by BirdogsID 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋