Knee Injury

Knee Injury:

• The knee or leg bones look deformed.
• The person can’t bear weight on the leg.
• The pain is extreme.
• There is immediate swelling, tingling, or numbness below the knee.

Control Swelling:

• Use the RICE method
• Rest the knee.
• Ice the area.
• Compress with a wrap or elastic sleeve.
• Elevate the knee as much as possible.

Treat Symptoms:

• For pain, give painkillers.

When to Call a Doctor:

Make an appointment with a doctor if you still have pain after two weeks of home treatment, if the knee becomes warm, or if you have the fever along with a painful, swollen knee.

Follow Up:

If you seek medical help, the doctor will examine the knee and may do X-rays or other methods of imaging. Medical treatments may include anti-inflammatory drugs, draining fluid, physical therapy, crutches or braces, or surgery.