Knee Injury |
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DESCRIPTION
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Knee injuries can take the form of a sprain or a strain. Sprains result from suddenly stretching or tearing the ligaments that hold the bones together. A strain is an injury to the muscles or the tendons that connect the muscles to the bones. In most cases, either type of injury will take about 6 to 8 weeks to heal.
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CAUSES
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Sprains are usually caused by an accident, such as tripping, falling, or twisting the knee. Strains usually result from over-use.
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SYMPTOMS
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Typically, there will be pain, tenderness, swelling, or bruising of the injured area. If the injury is serious, you may have trouble moving the knee.
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CARE
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You'll probably need to wear a splint or ace bandage to keep the knee from moving. The doctor may take an x-ray of the area; and if you also injured the skin, you may need a tetanus shot.
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