The etiology of peripatellar swelling is complex, and the method of reducing swelling needs to be based on the rational choice of treatment for specific diseases, such as drugs, physical therapy, surgery, etc.
1. Chronic synovitis: the knee joint has complex structure and high activity, chronic synovitis is the most common lesion. When the synovial lesion affects the activity of joint surface, the knee joint is swollen, distended and uncomfortable. You can apply topical anti-stasis and pain relief cream, oral ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. Reduce the activity of the affected limb. If necessary, joint fluid can be aspirated.
2. Lateral collateral ligament injury of the knee joint: when the lateral side of the knee is violently hit or pressed by heavy objects, the knee joint is forced to over-rotate and externally rotate. Swelling of the knee joint may occur. This must be treated in the hospital, usually using a brace to fix it, or even surgical methods to solve the problem.
3. Meniscus injury: this kind of joint swelling is common in ball players, miners, porters and so on. Immediately after the injury, severe pain and swelling of the knee joint occurs, and ice packs, suction of joint fluid may be taken to reduce the swelling. Surgery is taken if necessary.
The knee joint has a complex structure and high activity, mild swelling in appropriate rest. If the above methods are ineffective, or the symptoms are serious, you need to seek immediate medical attention, do not blindly use drugs.