cold knee

[woody501964]

I have recently recovered from lateral collateral ligament damage to my left knee, although everything is ok now i have noticed my recently recovered knee gets very cold quickley where the other is warm - any ideas?

[Heidi]

Coldness is usually an indication of a poor blood supply, such as when people have cold hands and feet. There may have been some damage to a blood vessel with the ligament tear, was there a lot of bruising?

If this is the only sensation then I wouldn't worry too much, but just keep an eye on it for numbness or discolouration.

[woody501964]

There wasn't major bruising although it took many weeks to be finally pain free.

Is the there anything i can do or take to rid the coldness like hot baths/heat treatments or any extra exercises
The only symptom is get now is a slight ache but nothing major

[Heidi]

There aren't any exercises which would specifically be good for this although all exercise increases blood flow and temperature. Another alternative is a neoprene support if it is really bothering you.