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How To Treat The Swollen Knee Caused By A Fall?

I was running today, training for a half marathon and I tripped and fell with all the brunt of it on my left knee. I did have a brace on since I have severe osteoarthritis in it. Now it is extremely swollen and I cannot bend it without terrible pain. What should I do!
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
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Hello,

It could be a contusion or sprain. Consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan for further assessment. As of now, you can apply ice packs for faster recovery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat The Swollen Knee Caused By A Fall?

Hello, It could be a contusion or sprain. Consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan for further assessment. As of now, you can apply ice packs for faster recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician