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What Causes Swelling And Bruising In The Knee After A Fall?
Question: Fell on knee and is swollen and feels bruised but dont see a bruise but where swollen its hard is that normal. No problem walking
Brief Answer:
Can be a soft tisuue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of swelling and hardness in the area of fall can be due to a hematoma formation in the area. If there is no problem in walking or the knee does not feel unstable on climbing stairs then there is no need to worry.
The swelling that you have is suggestive of an internal bleeding. It will gradually subside in 2-3 weeks. Do watch for any increase in pain or the size of swelling in which case it is advisable to consult an orthopedician to rule out an infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a soft tisuue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of swelling and hardness in the area of fall can be due to a hematoma formation in the area. If there is no problem in walking or the knee does not feel unstable on climbing stairs then there is no need to worry.
The swelling that you have is suggestive of an internal bleeding. It will gradually subside in 2-3 weeks. Do watch for any increase in pain or the size of swelling in which case it is advisable to consult an orthopedician to rule out an infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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