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Should I Be Concerned About A Lump On The Knee?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Aug 2023
Question: Partial knee inside of right leg three weeks ago. Tonight somewhat painful, lump on outside of right knee. Size of a walnut. Should I be concerned? I do have a picture
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hematoma.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The lump should be hematoma. Do cold sponging and applied a compression bandage. You can take pain killer like acetaminophen for pain.

I hope this answers your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Should I Be Concerned About A Lump On The Knee?

Brief Answer: Hematoma. Detailed Answer: Hello, The lump should be hematoma. Do cold sponging and applied a compression bandage. You can take pain killer like acetaminophen for pain. I hope this answers your query. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon