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i feel hard and busted my knee 3 days ago the knee itself is very painful to touch and now my ankle is swollen and my shin is bright red and warm to the touch my whole leg is one big bruise should i be worried oh yea im 64 years old
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HOPE YOU BE ALRIGHT SOON
I would suggest you to consult an orthopedician at the earliest. X-rays of the injured leg, both knee and ankle, would most likely be taken. Swelling around a joint with warmth and vascularity is a bad indicator and may suggest septic arthritis (infection of the joint). Also, at your age, bony injuries are more common.
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Swollen And Painful Busted Knee
WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC FROM THE DESCRIPTION IT IS FOR SURE THAT YOU SHOULD CONSULT A ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON AT THE EARLIEST ONCE YOU ARE EXAMINED AND RELEVANT INVESTIGATIONS ARE DONE PROPER TREATMENT WILL ENHANCE YOUR RECOVERY HOPE YOU BE ALRIGHT SOON