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Can A Tender Bruise On The Right Knee After Injury Be Treated?

I tripped and fell directly on my right knee 13 days ago. I thought that I had just bruised it really bad, but for the following week, the pain got worse.I have been walking with a limp since then because it still hurts to put my full weight on it. It is still really tender to touch my knee cap and the area on the left side of my knee. I went to the er a week after my fall and the exray didn t show anything, but they diagnosed it as a sprain. Yesterday I tried putting more pressure on it, but started getting a burning sensation inside of my knee. I am 5 ft 2 in tall and weigh 111lbs so it s not an overweight issue. Is this normal for a sprain? If not, what else could be going on?
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

A knee injury is often more difficult to treat than other forms of sprains as the knee joint is a major weight bearing joint. We generally advise people to give complete rest to the involved joint, however in case of knee joints that is very difficult thing to do,

If you've been provided with pain killers, kindly continue using the same. Also, it would be advisable to wear a knee brace, which your doctor/physiotherapist will be able to provide.

This should help heal the sprain, but do note it is a slow process as it is a weight bearing joint.

Do get back if I can assist you with anything further.
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Can A Tender Bruise On The Right Knee After Injury Be Treated?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. A knee injury is often more difficult to treat than other forms of sprains as the knee joint is a major weight bearing joint. We generally advise people to give complete rest to the involved joint, however in case of knee joints that is very difficult thing to do, If you ve been provided with pain killers, kindly continue using the same. Also, it would be advisable to wear a knee brace, which your doctor/physiotherapist will be able to provide. This should help heal the sprain, but do note it is a slow process as it is a weight bearing joint. Do get back if I can assist you with anything further.