Knee injury after bike accident

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Asked for Male, 50 Years

Had an accident on 20th Dec 2017 while on bike, dog came and bike stopped, I was flung on road. Couldn't getup immediately on my own left side hip and leg was badly paining. No bleeding anywhere on the body but bruises on face, left knee, left elbow. Had to rush to hospital within 5 min. Was not able to bend my left knee. X-ray of knee, hip and chest was done. Nothing was abnormal checked by orthopaedic surgeons. Relieved from hospital after dressing and TT injection. Painkillers we prescribed alongwith antibiotics for seven days. Knee pain continued since then and I was not able to bend knee. Finally MRI of left knee was done on 28th December 2017. Report is enclosed here. Want expert advice.

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Dr. Nishit Palo Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Noida Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nishit Palo

Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Noida

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Symptoms Suggest haemarthrosis. MRI reveal ACL degenerative changes I and soft tissue damage at various places.

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share x-ray if done.

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Major ligaments are safe. May recover with conservative management . Apply local ice packs. medications like Enzomac will help. give rest to injured knee and keep it elevated and immobilised.

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