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What Causes Swelling With Pain In Knee Post Injury?
Question: I fell on my knee 2 days ago.Just below my knee is very swollen,red,verry tight skin and hot.With no obvious cuts or bruising.
Brief Answer:
You need to get x rays of the knee
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that you might have injured your bone. I would suggest you to get x ray of the knee joint to see if there is any crack in the bone or knee cap (patella).
I would also suggest you to apply ice over it and keep it elevated over pillow. if there is any blister or you are having increase in swelling with pain on toe movements then you need to visit ER as some time it can become compartment syndrome.
Take brufen for pain relief. Do not massage or move your limb or keep it in hanging position as it may further increase swelling.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions. If possible please send me image of your knee.
Thanks.
You need to get x rays of the knee
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that you might have injured your bone. I would suggest you to get x ray of the knee joint to see if there is any crack in the bone or knee cap (patella).
I would also suggest you to apply ice over it and keep it elevated over pillow. if there is any blister or you are having increase in swelling with pain on toe movements then you need to visit ER as some time it can become compartment syndrome.
Take brufen for pain relief. Do not massage or move your limb or keep it in hanging position as it may further increase swelling.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions. If possible please send me image of your knee.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I apologize maybe the question was a bit missleading.I fell on my knee slash shin and calf.My knee bends fine and is not the problem.About an inch below the knee the soft tissue is swollen red and the skin is tight and hot to the touch and getting more red and the swelling is spreading down the leg.
Brief Answer:
It can be bursitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If this swelling is below knee then there is high chances that it is bursitis. It would be better if you can send me images. Also follow advise which i have given earlier.
Compression bandage is also helpful.
thanks
It can be bursitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If this swelling is below knee then there is high chances that it is bursitis. It would be better if you can send me images. Also follow advise which i have given earlier.
Compression bandage is also helpful.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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