dead leg injury need advice please
beduffbrickie
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Hi I have a major dead leg through somebody kneeing me in the thigh, I can hardly walk.
There is no swelling or bruise,but the pain is intense, its been over 5 days now. Ive tried applying an ice pack each night for 20 mins here and there, I have strapped it up with a compression bandage.
How long can I expect to be out of action? does anyone have information or advice on this sort of injury?
There is no swelling or bruise,but the pain is intense, its been over 5 days now. Ive tried applying an ice pack each night for 20 mins here and there, I have strapped it up with a compression bandage.
How long can I expect to be out of action? does anyone have information or advice on this sort of injury?
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Dude, go to the doctor! You could have some serious nerve damage if that's left unchecked. Possibly something even worse.0
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you reckon? whats the worst case senairo with nerve damage?0
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you reckon? whats the worst case senairo with nerve damage?
You could lose the use of your leg.0 -
are you serious????you reckon? whats the worst case senairo with nerve damage?0 -
Go. To. The. Doctor.
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/compartment-syndrome-causes-treatments0 -
Go. To. The Doctor. NOW!0
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There is always the risk of something like this if you continue to not get treatment:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/treatment-of-myositis-ossificans.html
BTW, this injury essentially ended the career of the Boston Bruin's Cam Neely.0 -
Jumping back in to add that I'm a nurse at a trauma center. I generally think most people are whiney over-reactors when they get injured and should stay home with ice, rest and tylenol. I think YOU need to go to the doctor.0
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just want to say thank you for every ones input and sharing the links to those websites.
my mind is made up, no need for anyone to comment further. thanks.0 -
If you decide not to go to the doctor, then keep icing it -- a lot! And take ibuprofen (if you aren't allergic and don't have stomach issues) every 8 hours to reduce swelling. :-)0
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