My knee was banged up on my steering column in a car accident 9 days ago. The inside of my knee was swollen and bruised--still is bruised. X rays revealed no broken bones and the pain was not that great. I iced it for about 72 hours on and off, put it up, took naproxen around the click--still am--and have mostly stayed off it. However when I walk with a cane it gets sore and I m not sure if there are some ROM exercises to do or if I should just try to slowly walk more and more to recuperate. This was on vacation so I m not in contact with my doctor.
Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee. Most commonly meniscus injury occurs may be associated collateral ligament injury. You may need to do MRI knee to see for any functional defect. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion. Rest and ice fomentation along with supportive brace will help to reduce locking episode and pain. Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS. Large meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.