Knee Contusion — Genes & Biomarkers Recovery Guide Gene / Biomarker Bad Score Free Actions Non-free Actions GENES COL1A1 Poor allele (T/T) Eccentric loading, collagen diet PRP injection MMP3 High expression RICE protocol, anti-inflam diet Corticosteroid injection IL6 Risk allele (C/C) Cold therapy, rest, compression Prescription NSAIDs TNF Risk allele (A/A) Elevation, compression, rest Biologic therapy BIOMARKERS CRP >10 mg/L Rest, ice pack, omega-3 diet IV anti-inflammatory IL-6 protein >7 pg/mL Cold pack, anti-inflam food Tocilizumab (biologic) COMP Elevated (>12 U/L) Low-impact rehab, no loading Viscosupplementation Hyaluronic Acid Low (<1.5 mg/mL) Hydration, rest, gentle mobility HA intra-articular injection knee-contusion-genes-biomarkers-table ยท /knee-contusion-genes-biomarkers