Swelled up knee

jim one
jim one Posts: 183
edited March 2008 in Training, fitness and health
Hi, I dont know if this is the correct place to post this, but basically i had a fall about 2 weeks ago.

This resulted in my knee swelling up on the outisde top bone; just above knee cap/very top of knee cap which i treated with ice and gradually my knee has got better. I now have near full movement however the swelling is not going away. I also have a bit of a lump just above my knee cap on the outside of my leg that my other leg does not have.

I was back on the bike after 3 days rest which was probably rushing it and made it worse but i need to keep my fitness up with race season ahead. I can ride ok although my knee is a bit week and doesnt feel right althoigh pedaling isnt so much of a problem in easy gears.

Does anyone know what kind of injury this could be or what i should do to get rid of the swelling (ive had ice on it near constantly since crash)?

Thanks for your help :)

Comments

  • onabike
    onabike Posts: 68
    Only thing I'd say is go to see sports physio to give you a diagnosis.
    Do not rush back onto the bike. I did and lost two years quality cycling as my injury became chronic.
  • ut_och_cykla
    ut_och_cykla Posts: 1,594
    onabike says it all. you might have bruised teh sac around teh joint or a tendon. See a professional before you do more damage. :)
  • sylvanus
    sylvanus Posts: 1,125
    Agreed - swelling in the knee that takers some time to go down is usually a sign of some internal damage such as a meniscus / cruciate tear. You may well be fine but don't take the rest.

    Keep icing every couple of hours and keep you knee elevated when doing so. Straight after carry out some quad-clenching exercises etc. You should also get referred to a proper sports doctor and / or knee specialist and push for an MRI.

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