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What Causes Lump On Knee And Difficulty In Bending It?
Question: I was was leaning against some thing i heard a clunking sond and my n
Knee has now got a lump sticking out on the outer side . Its hard , about half the size of a golf ball and i am struggling to bend my knee. It is very painfull. Thanks
Knee has now got a lump sticking out on the outer side . Its hard , about half the size of a golf ball and i am struggling to bend my knee. It is very painfull. Thanks
Brief Answer:
The lesion is haematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Thanks for providing clinical photograph. The lesion is likely to be haematoma . I would suggest you the following
1. Bed rest
2. Local application of hot water fomentation either by hot water bag or cloth soaked in hot water
3. Knee cap application
4. Analgesics like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
The lesion is haematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Thanks for providing clinical photograph. The lesion is likely to be haematoma . I would suggest you the following
1. Bed rest
2. Local application of hot water fomentation either by hot water bag or cloth soaked in hot water
3. Knee cap application
4. Analgesics like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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