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Knee Injury Home Care
Home care for minor knee injuries includes:
  • Perform wound care as directed by your doctor.
  • Clean the skin gently:
    • Use mild soap and water.
    • Do not scrub the skin.
    • Dry the skin.
    • Apply an antibiotic ointment.
  • Apply a cold compress: Images
    • Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Elevate your knee.
  • Apply a knee cast or splint. Videos
    • Above your heart if possible.
  • Apply an elastic wrap to knee. Videos
    • Re-wrap the knee every 6 hours.
  • Rest the injury.
    • Use a walker.
    • Use crutches.
    • Use a cane.
  • Apply an knee splint. Videos
    • The splint may help protect the knee.
  • Knee exercises
    • Start exercises after 3 days.
    • Gradually increase your activity over 1-2 weeks.
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain Images
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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