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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Kneecap
Question: I fell and my kneecap hit a piece of metal. It swelled up and bruised. I can walk and move ok. It feels tight sometimes. But if I touch part of the kneecap it seriously hurts. Could this just be brushing or should I be more concerned. It happened 5 days ago.
Brief Answer:
Pain killers and hot fomentation required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Pain on touching the knee joint, however, no walking difficulty suggests a soft tissue injury.
Swelling could be due to joint effusion or accumulation of fluid in the joint due as a result of reaction to the injury.
Bruising was due to injury to skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Hot fomentation to the joint and pain killer like ibuprofen will relieve the pain .
However, if the pain and swelling does not disappear after 3-5 days, you need to consult an orthopedic surgeon for investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Pain killers and hot fomentation required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Pain on touching the knee joint, however, no walking difficulty suggests a soft tissue injury.
Swelling could be due to joint effusion or accumulation of fluid in the joint due as a result of reaction to the injury.
Bruising was due to injury to skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Hot fomentation to the joint and pain killer like ibuprofen will relieve the pain .
However, if the pain and swelling does not disappear after 3-5 days, you need to consult an orthopedic surgeon for investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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