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Why Am I Limping After Falling On Knee A Week Before?
a week ago i fell heavily on my left knee when a bath mat slipped from under me. the knee swelled immediatley & became stiff & painful. I am a large lady 59 .There has been no bruise or sign of injury for a week now but pain to walk (limp) & i can't raise my leg more than half an inch without nearly crying.
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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