The statement that the fastest way to reduce knee swelling is not scientific. Swelling of the knee should be handled differently according to different causes such as osteoarthritis, knee inversion deformity, rheumatic diseases, etc., and different treatments such as intra-articular injection, orthopedic support and surgery should be taken.
1. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis can cause degenerative changes in the knee joint, such as wear and tear of the articular cartilage and osteophytes, which may result in knee swelling, which requires avoidance of weight bearing and adequate rest, and can be treated by applying non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, intra-articular injection of sodium vitrate, and artificial joint replacement surgery.
2. Knee inversion deformity: Knee inversion deformity changes the weight-bearing line of the lower limb, resulting in deformation of the joints, and swelling of the knee may occur, and the treatment can be orthopedic support, osteotomy and orthopedic surgery, or knee artificial joint replacement surgery and other surgical treatments.
3. Rheumatic diseases: such as rheumatoid arthritis, there can be a large amount of fluid in the joints, manifested as swelling of the knee, the treatment requires the application of glucocorticoids, slow-acting anti-rheumatic drugs, biological agents, etc., and can be improved through arthroscopic surgery, if necessary.
There may be other causes of knee swelling, such as knee synovitis, gouty arthritis and arthritis, etc. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time, complete the relevant examinations to determine the cause of the disease and then standardized treatment to avoid delays in the condition.