Understanding Knee Swelling: Is It Fluid or Blood After Injury?
Knee swelling can be due to either fluid accumulation (effusion) or bleeding (hemarthrosis)? On January 6th, I had a bike accident and fell. At that moment, my knee did not swell; it only had some abrasions. By the next day, I felt that the wound was oozing serous fluid, but ever...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, if you have swelling in your knee, it is often necessary to aspirate the fluid to determine whether it is blood, synovial fluid, or pus from a bacterial infection. The physician will discuss with you whether to proceed with aspiration or laboratory testing based on your co...[Read More] Understanding Knee Swelling: Is It Fluid or Blood After Injury?
Understanding Knee Swelling After Injury: Causes and Recovery Tips
Could you please provide more details about the swelling sensation in your knee after an injury during exercise? Hello, about three years ago, I accidentally caught my right knee in the door of my car when closing it. At that moment, I only felt pain, but later on, I didn't ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You need to visit a hospital to see an orthopedic doctor for a diagnosis. If further examinations are necessary, the doctor will arrange them. Without treatment, the extent of the injury is unknown.[Read More] Understanding Knee Swelling After Injury: Causes and Recovery Tips
Understanding Inner Knee Swelling: Degeneration or Malignancy?
Swelling on the inner side of both knees? Hello, doctor. My left knee has approximately grade 2 degeneration, while my right knee is around grade 3 to 4. There is a protruding mass on the inner side of both knees; the swelling on the left knee is smaller, and the right knee is la...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, based on your statement, the likelihood of knee arthritis is higher and has been present for several years, while the chance of a malignant bone tumor is low. If you have any questions, please consult the orthopedic outpatient clinic. Changhua Hospital cares about your hea...[Read More] Understanding Inner Knee Swelling: Degeneration or Malignancy?
Meniscus Injury: Choosing Between Arthroscopy and PRP Treatment Options
Meniscus injury: choosing between arthroscopic surgery or PRP therapy? On March 23, I was involved in a car accident. After undergoing an MRI this week, the doctor diagnosed me with an outer meniscus tear and injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
1. Is it only during the arthroscopic examination that we can determine whether the meniscus can heal on its own? 2. If the arthroscopic examination indicates that it can heal on its own, will no repair surgery be performed? (Is it just sutured?) If it is merely an examination, ...[Read More] Meniscus Injury: Choosing Between Arthroscopy and PRP Treatment Options
Post-ACL Reconstruction: Understanding Knee Swelling Years Later
After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, a few years later, there is swelling below the left side of the knee at the surgical site? Hello, doctor. My right knee was injured during exercise in 2016, and I underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The recov...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, it is possible to have edema at the site of the fixed screw. Further examination can be conducted. Thank you.[Read More] Post-ACL Reconstruction: Understanding Knee Swelling Years Later
Dealing with Persistent Knee Swelling After Patella Fracture
The patellar fracture and persistent edema have not improved, and I am concerned about potential long-term complications that could affect me for life? Since the car accident in December, my bone fracture hasn't healed, causing swelling in my knee. What should I do?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fracture is severe, surgery is necessary. If surgery is not performed, swelling may require aspiration. Typically, this management will lead to recovery.[Read More] Dealing with Persistent Knee Swelling After Patella Fracture
Post-Accident Knee Swelling: When to Consider Surgery and Recovery Tips
Swelling around the knee persists after a car accident, and remains swollen even after surgical debridement? Hello Dr. Chen, I was involved in a car accident at the end of January 2022, which resulted in a fracture of my kneecap and contusions in the surrounding tissues. Since it...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, based on your symptom description, there are two possible conditions (not excluding other possibilities): 1. Lower extremity venous thrombosis 2. Local congestion and poor circulation after fracture healing. For both conditions, it is recommended to increase activity and p...[Read More] Post-Accident Knee Swelling: When to Consider Surgery and Recovery Tips
Knee Swelling and Pain After Car Accident: What to Do Next?
Swelling in the knee after a car accident, unable to fully extend or bend? Hello Doctor: It has been a month since the car accident. Although X-rays showed no bone issues and an MRI indicated that the meniscus and cruciate ligaments are not severely damaged, the orthopedic doctor...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Continuous hot compresses combined with exercises for joint flexion and extension should be performed. If you are unable to do this, you need to visit a rehabilitation department for guidance from a physical therapist. Swelling may take about two to three months to completely res...[Read More] Knee Swelling and Pain After Car Accident: What to Do Next?
Knee Swelling After Car Accident: When to Seek Further Treatment?
Knee swelling after a car accident? Hello, Doctor. I am Ms. Lai, who has previously asked a question. I apologize for informing you that I have been diagnosed with a knee contusion. On November 3rd, I was involved in a car accident where I impacted the outer side of my right kn...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, a knee contusion may swell and be painful for about one to two weeks, depending on the situation. If your symptoms do not improve as expected, it would be advisable to seek further evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Knee Swelling After Car Accident: When to Seek Further Treatment?
Persistent Knee Swelling and Pain After Injury: What to Do Next?
Knee swelling and pain with bending? Hello Doctor, three weeks ago I was in a car accident where my left knee hit the ground, causing my pants to tear. I was taken to the emergency room where they performed an X-ray, and the doctor said there was no significant bone injury. They ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Swelling after a knee joint injury typically takes about six weeks to subside, although it may take longer for some individuals. The swelling and pain can limit the joint's ability to bend fully. During this time, analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications can be taken to ...[Read More] Persistent Knee Swelling and Pain After Injury: What to Do Next?
Post-ACL Surgery: Understanding Knee Swelling and Pain Issues
Post-operative knee effusion following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery? Hello, doctor. I underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and partial meniscus repair on October 1st last year, and it has been 9 months since the surgery. MRI scans taken at the 3-month a...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
The presence of effusion is generally a result of inflammation in the joint tissues. The redness is likely due to the severity of the inflammation. It is difficult to determine whether it is degenerative arthritis or periostitis. If both MRI scans show no issues with the ligament...[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery: Understanding Knee Swelling and Pain Issues
Post-Surgery Recovery: Managing Right Knee Swelling and Rehabilitation
Right knee swelling surgery (rehabilitation issues) Hello, Doctor. When I was about 13 years old, I had an accident while riding a bicycle, which caused bruising or swelling in my right knee; the bone was not injured (I'm not sure, as I was treated at Linkou Chang Gung Memor...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Swelling after knee surgery typically lasts for about six weeks. Rehabilitation involves gradually bending the knee, which can be assisted with heat therapy. The muscles of the thigh and calf can be stretched while sitting, and then slowly bent back. This should be done three tim...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Managing Right Knee Swelling and Rehabilitation
Post-ACL Surgery: Is Persistent Knee Swelling After One Month Normal?
It has been nearly a month since the anterior cruciate ligament surgery, and there is still swelling around the knee? About a month ago, I underwent an autologous anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and meniscus repair on my left knee. Currently, I can almost wear a brace a...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal to experience slight swelling about a month after surgery. However, if there is significant redness, swelling, heat, pain, and fever, that may indicate an infection. If these symptoms persist, it is important to consult a physician.[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery: Is Persistent Knee Swelling After One Month Normal?
Post-Surgery Knee Swelling: Is It Normal and How to Reduce It?
Postoperative knee swelling has not subsided? Hello Doctor: I underwent arthroscopic knee surgery five weeks ago due to cartilage injury, and I had an autologous cartilage transplantation. The surgeon mentioned that it was in the patellofemoral joint area. However, after looking ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The current condition is considered normal, and recovery typically takes two to three months. Continue with the current rehabilitation, and you can alternate between ice packs and heat therapy to improve circulation, which may help reduce swelling more quickly.[Read More] Post-Surgery Knee Swelling: Is It Normal and How to Reduce It?
Understanding Mild Knee Swelling After Leg Fracture Recovery
Mild knee swelling? I sustained a fracture in my right thigh due to a car accident, which resulted in a small crack. I did not undergo surgery and only had a cast for nearly two months. It has been a week since the cast was removed, but my legs still appear noticeably swollen in ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is a normal phenomenon for poor circulation near the fracture site, and the joints and muscles may lack movement. Elevating the leg and applying heat can help.[Read More] Understanding Mild Knee Swelling After Leg Fracture Recovery
Post-Surgery Knee Swelling: Is It Normal and When Can I Walk?
Postoperative knee swelling? Hello! It has been a month since you underwent arthroscopic distal femoral osteotomy and partial meniscectomy. You have been consistently doing bending and leg lifting rehabilitation exercises, as well as applying ice, but you have noticed significant...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Swelling is a normal phenomenon, and you can try to walk after about six weeks; it will take three months to return to normal.[Read More] Post-Surgery Knee Swelling: Is It Normal and When Can I Walk?
Post-Surgery Knee Swelling and Discomfort After ACL Reconstruction
Left knee meniscectomy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? Hello, I underwent meniscectomy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in December of last year. It has been four months, but there is still swelling on the inner side of my left knee, and I feel...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Ligament reconstruction typically takes about six to nine months for recovery, so it is essential to continue rehabilitation. You can go back to the hospital where the surgery was performed for a follow-up examination.[Read More] Post-Surgery Knee Swelling and Discomfort After ACL Reconstruction
Understanding Post-Accident Knee Swelling: Causes and Treatment Options
Knee contusion after a car accident with swelling and pain during the healing process? I had a car accident on February 2nd, during which I sustained abrasions on my knee. After an X-ray at the orthopedic clinic, the doctor confirmed that there were no fractures or breaks in the ...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear User: The course of your condition resembles Prepatellar Bursitis, but it is important to first determine the possibility of infection. Bursae can become inflamed or infected due to overuse or injury. Injuries may result from direct impact or chronic irritation, such as exce...[Read More] Understanding Post-Accident Knee Swelling: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Knee Swelling and Pain: Can I Start Walking?
Continuation of the inquiry from July 16? Dr. Chang, thank you for your explanation regarding my inquiry on July 16! During my follow-up appointment on July 20, the doctor informed me that I should start practicing walking. However, as I mentioned on July 16, my knee is still swo...
Dr. Zhang Jiahao Reply:
Hello: In order to provide you with accurate advice regarding your issue, it may be necessary to undergo an examination and review the X-rays. I apologize for any inconvenience![Read More] Understanding Knee Swelling and Pain: Can I Start Walking?
How Long Does Knee Swelling Last After Fracture? Can Heat Therapy Help?
How long does it take for swelling to subside after a knee fracture? Is it okay to apply heat? I suffered a knee fracture in a car accident on May 18, and the fracture site is nearly healed now. However, there is still swelling due to fluid accumulation in the knee. Currently, th...
Dr. Zhang Jiahao Reply:
Hello: After a fracture, there is often blood accumulation in the knee joint. Is it advisable to apply heat? It cannot be judged solely by time. Generally speaking, if there is no acute inflammation, redness, swelling, or heat, applying heat can help with the resolution of blood ...[Read More] How Long Does Knee Swelling Last After Fracture? Can Heat Therapy Help?