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What Causes A Bruise On The Knee After An Accident?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Jan 2018
Question: My son was in an auto accident two weeks ago. He got his shin area and immediately had a huge knot. He's an adult and refused treatment. I saw his leg and it it black all over from the knee down. Could this just be a bruise or something more serious. He says he's fine.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be a bruise only if he is walking normally.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic surgeon.
In my opinion with his injury , Bruise is a possibility . If he is walking normally without limp , then we can presume he has no fracture and may continue treatment for bruise only. Also watch his foot , if the color is normal then chances of bruise are more. Bruises take time to heal - maybe 6-8 weeks depending on the size..
However as orthopedic surgeon but I would recommend an X ray of the leg to rule out any minor fracture .
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes A Bruise On The Knee After An Accident?

Brief Answer: Could be a bruise only if he is walking normally. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic surgeon. In my opinion with his injury , Bruise is a possibility . If he is walking normally without limp , then we can presume he has no fracture and may continue treatment for bruise only. Also watch his foot , if the color is normal then chances of bruise are more. Bruises take time to heal - maybe 6-8 weeks depending on the size.. However as orthopedic surgeon but I would recommend an X ray of the leg to rule out any minor fracture . Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.