A knee sprain is an injury of the ligaments, tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect the bones of the upper and lower leg at the knee joint.
How long a knee sprain lasts depends on the type of knee sprain, the severity of your injury, your rehabilitation program and the types of sports you play. In general, milder Grade I and Grade II MCL or LCL sprains heal within 2 to 4 weeks, but other types of knee sprains may take 4 to 12 months.
If you have a Grade I or Grade II knee sprain, your doctor probably will recommend that you follow the RICE rule:
Rest the joint.
Ice the injured area to reduce swelling.
Compress the swelling with an elastic bandage.
Elevate the injured knee.
Have you had a follow up appointment with your primary care physician? If not, you may want to schedule one to discuss the pain and stiffness.
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Hello Anonymous,
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A knee sprain is an injury of the ligaments, tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect the bones of the upper and lower leg at the knee joint.
How long a knee sprain lasts depends on the type of knee sprain, the severity of your injury, your rehabilitation program and the types of sports you play. In general, milder Grade I and Grade II MCL or LCL sprains heal within 2 to 4 weeks, but other types of knee sprains may take 4 to 12 months.
If you have a Grade I or Grade II knee sprain, your doctor probably will recommend that you follow the RICE rule:
Rest the joint.
Ice the injured area to reduce swelling.
Compress the swelling with an elastic bandage.
Elevate the injured knee.
Have you had a follow up appointment with your primary care physician? If not, you may want to schedule one to discuss the pain and stiffness.
Regards,
August 14, 2017 - 8:44amMaryann
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