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What Causes Pain In Knee Post Injury?
I fell off of a ladder on Friday and today I can barely walk it hurts so bad. It s on my right leg on the outside of my knee. This is where I landed. It has a pretty good size lump but, no bruise. What do you think this is? Should I go to the doctor tomorrow?
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
Hello
You should consult orthopedician for proper evaluation.
You may need clinical examination and initially you may need X-ray of right knee(AP/Lateral view).
It is important to exclude fracture.
If there is no bony fracture then you may only need conservative treatment like cold compression,analgesics and anti-inflammatory medicines.
You may also need rest.
MRI of right knee can be done after evaluation.It is advised in suspected ligament and meniscus injury.
Get well soon.
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
You should consult orthopedician for proper evaluation.
You may need clinical examination and initially you may need X-ray of right knee(AP/Lateral view).
It is important to exclude fracture.
If there is no bony fracture then you may only need conservative treatment like cold compression,analgesics and anti-inflammatory medicines.
You may also need rest.
MRI of right knee can be done after evaluation.It is advised in suspected ligament and meniscus injury.
Get well soon.
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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