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Pain In The Knee With Swelling, Difficulty In Walking Post A Hard Fall On The Foot. Done Cold Compress And Had Kept Leg Elevated. Chance Of Major Damage?
Yesterday I was painting my living room and lost my balance on the ladder. I fell from 4 feet but landed on my right foot with all of my weight. I immediately had pain in my knee and had swelling within an hour. I kept it elevated all night with ice but more swelling today and hard to walk. Do you think there is major damage?
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Please consult a doctor immediately. You need to get an xray and rule out a fracture. Its very important to immobilise your knee at the earliest. Take Care
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Pain In The Knee With Swelling, Difficulty In Walking Post A Hard Fall On The Foot. Done Cold Compress And Had Kept Leg Elevated. Chance Of Major Damage?
hi, welcome to Health Care Magic Forum Please consult a doctor immediately. You need to get an xray and rule out a fracture. Its very important to immobilise your knee at the earliest. Take Care