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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Knee After A Fall
i had a fall today and several hours later my knee was very swolen although not sore. the lump is fairly soft. my concern is that i am about to travel overseas the day after tomorrow.i would not like to have problems with it while travelling as I have a long flight ahead
Sat, 31 May 2014
Hi,
If the swelling appeared after several hours and not immediately it is unlikely to be a fracture.U can travel but do so with the help of LONG LEG KNEE BRACE.
If the swelling appeared after several hours and not immediately it is unlikely to be a fracture.U can travel but do so with the help of LONG LEG KNEE BRACE.
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