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Could Painful Knee After Fall Indicate Sprained Knee?

Hi, my name is Rose. My age 49 yrs. Last night I was at home and I started to walk side ways ( something stupid and regret I walked side-ways). As I started to walk side-ways I tripped and fell face down ( all I hurt was both my knees). But when I fell I noticed my lateral side of my knees bent side-ways. It hurt and I immediately straightened my knees. I was on floor and asked for ice to be put on both knees. It took 20 minutes before I got my self very carefully of the floor. I then elevated my legs and applied ice. I can walk but with pain and very carefully, also climbed stairs. I think I just sprained my knees. What do you think. Please answer 440-846-3920, thanks. How do I know that its not that serious and need surgery?
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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hi Rose,
Thanks for posting your query in Health Care Magic, i understand your concern.
By your history i think that you might have mild knee sprain but to be on the safer side i suggest you to get a X-ray done of the knee that you have hurt.
Consult an othopedician who will be able to advice you better after looking up at your X-ray.
If its just a sprain, applying ice to the area, compressing it with bandages , and giving complete rest to your legs should bring down the symptoms.
A ligament tear or fracture of any of the bones involved need to be assessed by an othopedic surgeon.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us if you have any further queries.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
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Could Painful Knee After Fall Indicate Sprained Knee?

hi Rose, Thanks for posting your query in Health Care Magic, i understand your concern. By your history i think that you might have mild knee sprain but to be on the safer side i suggest you to get a X-ray done of the knee that you have hurt. Consult an othopedician who will be able to advice you better after looking up at your X-ray. If its just a sprain, applying ice to the area, compressing it with bandages , and giving complete rest to your legs should bring down the symptoms. A ligament tear or fracture of any of the bones involved need to be assessed by an othopedic surgeon. Hope this helps. Write back to us if you have any further queries. Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.