If you are concerned about your level of pain, have significant bleeding, or have fever or redness around the surgical site please contact your local doctor as well as us immediately to discuss the matter.
Red flag rules in physical examination
The signs and symptoms of any trauma include hematomas, edema, and significant pain around the involved area. In addition to the obvious signs of trauma, there are other methods available to utilize for ruling out possible fractures of the knee.
Infection and Scar Healing
The common signs for infection include fever, chills, redness of the skin, fatigue, tenderness over the area, or fluid draining from the area that is not clear and has an odor. If you or your physical therapist suspect you may have an infection, you should consult your doctor for treatment.
Swelling and warmth around the knee joint can indicate an inflammatory condition like arthritis or an infection. Inflammation can cause the knee joint to become painful and warm to the touch. Sometimes the swelling may be accompanied by a limited range of motion and joint stiffness.
Pain in the knee joint. Swelling. Catching or locking of the knee joint. Inability to fully extend or bend the knee joint.
Meniscus tears, indicated by MRI, are classified in three grades. Grades 1 and 2 are not considered serious. They may not even be apparent with an arthroscopic examination. Grade 3 is a true meniscus tear and an arthroscope is close to 100 percent accurate in diagnosing this tear.
If you have mild to moderate pain in your knees due to osteoarthritis, walking and other exercise helps mobilize your joint fluid and lubricate the joints. You should walk and do other exercises that move your knee joints.
Osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, bursitis, ligament strain, and tendonitis are some of the most common causes. Bone fractures or infections in the joint may also cause knee pain. Often, knee pain can occur due to overuse or an unexpected increase in physical activity.
Experiencing soreness or mild to moderate pain after surgery is expected, but if this pain persists or worsens over time, it could be a sign of an infection or other complications. If the pain becomes increasingly hard to control, even with prescribed pain medication, contact a medical professional.
Make an appointment with your doctor if your knee pain was caused by a particularly forceful impact or if it's accompanied by: Significant swelling. Redness. Tenderness and warmth around the joint.
Inflammation and swelling: Walking increases blood flow to the tissues, which can help reduce knee inflammation and swelling. Joint stiffness and weakness: Low impact activity helps build muscle strength and joint mobility.
A swollen knee may be the result of trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. To find the cause of the swelling, your provider might need to test a sample of the fluid for infection, disease or blood from an injury.
“When we drink water, we not only help stimulate the production of synovial fluid, but also help with cartilage regeneration and lubrication of the cartilage to reduce joint inflammation,” says Dr. Cadet. It helps to think of cartilage as a sponge: When it has enough water, it's soft.
Moderate walking is recommended for people with knee pain because it's a low-impact activity. If your joints are painful and stiff, start slowly and work up to 20 minutes of walking per day, recommends Stuchin.
Two common conditions that cause pain behind the knee are a posterior cruciate ligament injury and a popliteal cyst (Baker's cyst).
Tightness in the knee can occur as a result of injury to the tendons, ligaments, or cartilage inside the knee. In some cases, it may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Anyone who experiences tightness in one or both knees should see a doctor for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Magnetic resonance imaging is the gold standard, first choice for investigation of suspected meniscal tears.