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How To Treat Swelling And Dark Discoloration Of The Knee Caused Due To An Injury?

Hi, I am a 63 yr old female. I tripped and fell a week ago, slamming my knee on the concert. It turned black and blue just below my knee and is still numb to the touch. I have been icing it and staying off of it as much as possible. Yesterday, I noticed that my ankle is now swollen and black and blue. There appears to be a yellowish streak down my shin also. I also felt the sensation of blood running down my leg, but there was none. There is no open wound. I can walk on it without to much trouble. I am just not sure how to proceed from this point. Do I need to go to the doctor, or is what I am doing okay. I know it will take probably 6 to 8 weeks to heal. I did not go to the doctor when this happen, so I am not sure if I fractured my leg or not. But, if I did, what could/would they do?
Fri, 11 Aug 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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Thank you for using healthcaremagic
I read your question and understood your concern
I do not think that you had a fracture since you can walk
I think you had an hematoma in the knee that after some days went down from gravity in the ankle region.
Keep the leg up above the heart level for few days and some kind of elastic bandage in the ankle region.
Dr. Selmani
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How To Treat Swelling And Dark Discoloration Of The Knee Caused Due To An Injury?

Hello Thank you for using healthcaremagic I read your question and understood your concern I do not think that you had a fracture since you can walk I think you had an hematoma in the knee that after some days went down from gravity in the ankle region. Keep the leg up above the heart level for few days and some kind of elastic bandage in the ankle region. Dr. Selmani