My dog ran into my leg over the weekend and I believe I may have hyperextended my knee. I’ve been wearing a knee brace and that has helped in supporting my leg. It’s been five days and its getting better but slowly. It’s NOT painful to walk however its still swelled up, from time-to-time it will snap, and I have lack of instability, in other words, I sometimes feel like my leg could buckle. Would you recommend that I see my local doctor or should I give it a few more days? Thank you!
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You should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon to rule out partial ACL tear.
Although it always tempting to see a specialist and know more and quick. But the way your injury happened and the improvement that you experienced makes me think that you should give it a few more days.
Conservative treatment for about 2 more weeks if the symptoms are improving would not hurt anything and probably avoid visit to orthopedics or General Practitioner.
Conservative treatment for about 2 more weeks if the symptoms are improving would not hurt anything and probably avoid visit to orthopedics or General Practitioner.
Non-surgical knees are easy to fix because there are many areas to support the knee:
1. Chiropractic instrument adjustment of the knee (Patella, Tibia)
2. Chiropractic adjustment of lower lumbar spine (L3 nerve roots innervate the Knee)
3. Tri-arch ( you have 3 arches in your foot M/L/T) orthotic support
4. Specific Nutraceutical (pharmaceutical grade nutrition)
5. Other supportive measures (like CNS integration)
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1. Chiropractic instrument adjustment of the knee (Patella, Tibia)
2. Chiropractic adjustment of lower lumbar spine (L3 nerve roots innervate the Knee)
3. Tri-arch ( you have 3 arches in your foot M/L/T) orthotic support
4. Specific Nutraceutical (pharmaceutical grade nutrition)
5. Other supportive measures (like CNS integration)
www.discoverhealh.us
Did it swell above your knee cap? If so, it sounds like you have a joint injury. You should be wearing a knee immobilizer so that your knee won't bend, and maybe crutches. It may or may not get better. You have likely sustained a tear of a ligament or cartilage in the knee. Depending on whether it is partial or full tear, it may or may not need surgery. If it is a partial tear, sometimes an immmobilizer for 4-6 weeks will work. Definitive diagnosis can be made with an MRI of the knee.
Swelling in the knee is usually an indication that tissue is damaged. The instability is troublesome after a hyperextension injury the main concern would be an injury to the ACL. Meniscal tear is also a possibility. Continue the knee brace and see your doctor. They may order an MRI or refer you to an Orthopedist depending on their examination and comfort level in treating this. Good Luck.