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Numbness Below The Knee. Have Arthritis, Excruciating Pain. Treatment ?

Hi. I fell on my knee on Monday on a congrete sidewalk. I can walk but there is numbness below the knee. For the most part, there is little pain except when I hit/knock it just right I have excrutiating pain. When I get on the floor to play with my dogs, I cannot put pressure on that knee. I also have arthritis in this knee and just spent the summer getting lubrication shots. Should go see my orthopedist or just continue to put ice on the knee? Thanks for your help
Sat, 21 Jun 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
I would suggest you to see a doctor as there may be a ligament injury or knee synovitis. It is always better to have a surgeon's opinion. Till that time you can apply ice and compression bandage. Avoid sitting cross leg or squatting.
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Numbness Below The Knee. Have Arthritis, Excruciating Pain. Treatment ?

I would suggest you to see a doctor as there may be a ligament injury or knee synovitis. It is always better to have a surgeon s opinion. Till that time you can apply ice and compression bandage. Avoid sitting cross leg or squatting.