Home

helps physicians and healthcare professionals

Erectile Dysfunction

helps physicians and healthcare professionals

Doctor123.org

helps physicians and healthcare professionals

Internal Derangement of the Knee

  • Popping" sound at time of injury
  • Less motion in the knee
  • Walking with a limp

  • How does the doctor diagnose this health problem?


    Your doctor will take your history and do an exam. Your doctor will feel around your knee. Your doctor may put your knee in different positions and push or pull on different areas to check your motion and strength and see if your knee is stable. Your doctor may have you move your knee and watch you walk. The doctor may order: ‚  
    • X-rays
    • CT or MRI scan
    • Fluid removal to check for infection or blood in the joint
    • Arthroscopic surgery to look inside the knee

    How does the doctor treat this health problem?


    Your doctor will decide what treatments are best for you based on how bad your injury is, your age, and how active you are. Treatment may include: ‚  
    • Rest
    • Ice
    • Keeping the knee raised
    • Wrapping the knee lightly with bandages to lessen swelling
    • Braces or supports
    • Crutches, cane, or walker to take weight off the injured leg
    • Exercises to stretch and strengthen the knee
    • Surgery

    What drugs may be needed?


    The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
    • Help with pain and swelling

    What problems could happen?


    • Loss of knee movement
    • Ongoing pain and stiffness
    • Trouble walking

    What can be done to prevent this health problem?


    • Take care of your muscles.
      • Stay active and work out to keep your muscles strong and flexible.
      • Warm up slowly and stretch your muscles before you work out. Use good ways to train, such as slowly adding to how far you run. Do not work out if you are overly tired. Take extra care if working out in cold weather.
      • Use caution when doing activities that could result in twisting, sudden stops and starts, and blows to the knee. Sports such as basketball, skiing, football, and running are some common sports that can lead to knee injuries.
      • Use the right equipment when playing sports.
      • Avoid running on hard or uneven surfaces.
      • Try activities like swimming or biking rather than running. Running can put a lot of stress on your knee joint.
      • When jumping, turning, or landing, make sure your knees are slightly bent rather than fully straight.
    • Take care of your feet.
      • Wear shoes with good support. Replace your shoes often.
      • If you have flat feet, get shoe inserts for your shoes. These are called orthotics. Foot problems can cause problems in the knee.
    • Protect your knees.
      • Take breaks often when doing things that use repeat movements.
      • If your knee pain is due to overuse, do not do movements that caused the problem if possible.
      • Do not sit or keep your knee in one position for long periods of time.
      • If you sleep on your side, use a pillow in between your legs. This can help take stress off of the knee.
      • Keep a healthy weight so there is not extra stress on your joints. Eat a healthy diet to keep your muscles healthy.

    Where can I learn more?


    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ‚  
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00325 ‚  
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00358 ‚  

    Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


    This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

    Copyright


    Copyright ‚ © 2015 Clinical Drug Information, LLC and Lexi-Comp, Inc. ‚  
    Copyright © 2016 - 2017
    Doctor123.org | Disclaimer