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How Long Would It Take For Swollen Bruise Near Knee To Cure?

Today I was sailing and hit my knee really hard. Imeadently after I hit my knee it grew a big goose egg or swollen bruise it is very large.. And it s about three inches below my knee cap. I don t know what to do so I m just putting ice on it. How long do you think it will at least stop hurting when I walk? And it s not of any sort of discoloration yet.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Knot might be due to haematomaformation(collection of blood).
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.

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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How Long Would It Take For Swollen Bruise Near Knee To Cure?

Hi, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Knot might be due to haematomaformation(collection of blood). 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. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care