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Pain On Bending Leg After Fall, Swelling, Taken Painkillers, Used Ice. Will It Settle Down?
Hi, I fell backwards today and landed on the floor, my left left twisted inwards slightly as i fell. I had immediate pain on the inside of my left knee and weight bearing was uncomfortable. I am unable to bend my leg without severe pain. I have put ice on it and have it raised up on cushions. it does appear swollen on the inside. I have taken pain killers. Do i need to see my GP or just give it a few days to settle down? also anything else i should be doing to help it? Rebecca
Thu, 16 Aug 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have injured some internal tendons or ligaments of the knee joint. The primary measures you have taken are correct but you need to get an MRI scan of the knee joint done to find out the extent of intrenal injury.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have injured some internal tendons or ligaments of the knee joint. The primary measures you have taken are correct but you need to get an MRI scan of the knee joint done to find out the extent of intrenal injury.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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