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I had a knee sprain about a year ago & it healed within a month and i returned to physical activity.

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Shinobigod7
Shinobigod7

but around 5 months back i again sprained my knee while walking, and after i waited for it to heal, it didn't heal so i went to the doctor and got a MRI done which said i had a grade 1 strain at MCL, and i did physiotherapy of quadriceps exercise, but my knee still hasn't healed yet.

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX Shinobigod7

    Posted

    Unfortunately, MRIs sometimes don't show everything and can be inconclusive. Back in my 50's, I had four knee scopes (two each side) for meniscus tears plus ripped off femoral condyle cartilages. All four MRIs showed nothing. Doc had to go in to find and fix the problem. It could be more than a "strain" or you just need more time to heal. What's the "average" recovery time for that injury? Double it and do the work. If it's still not better, you need to see the doc or another doc for a second opinion.

    In the meantime, get some Voltaren Gel (RX in the US, generic diclofenac elsewhere). GREAT anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.

  • ashley111
    ashley111 Shinobigod7

    Posted

    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.

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