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Injury To Knee After A Fall. Had A Knee Replacement In The Past. Bruised Swollen Tibia. What Is The Treatment?
I tripped and hit my right knee that is a knee replacement, and also my lower tibia which both are now really bruised and swollen and hurt horribly, and the pain is radiating around ot the back of my knee and then from the tibia down into my foot any movement hurts.
I do not have any creditor debit cards nor does my son and we live alone. Besides I cannot afford to get a maybe answer, it never said anything about paying...
I do not have any creditor debit cards nor does my son and we live alone. Besides I cannot afford to get a maybe answer, it never said anything about paying...
Fri, 14 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
You have not told when you got knee replacement and your present age.
I guess you are well passed your mmiddle age.
Please take first aid for your bruises and tetanus shot.
You could take pain killers for a day or two and then see an orthopedic surgeon if your pain is not decreasing or the swelling doesn't subside.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for writing in.
You have not told when you got knee replacement and your present age.
I guess you are well passed your mmiddle age.
Please take first aid for your bruises and tetanus shot.
You could take pain killers for a day or two and then see an orthopedic surgeon if your pain is not decreasing or the swelling doesn't subside.
Hope this helps.
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Hello,
Your right knee is replaced already. Now you got injured in the same leg and got bruised your knee and tibia and the pain is radiating around the back of the knee and then from tibia to foot. Any movement of the legs hurt. Regarding inability for payment I understand.
The question – Are you able to stand and walk even with pain. If so major fracture can be excluded. In that case what you need is Antibiotic, pain killers. Avoid standing as much as possible. Using Elastocreepe bandage during the day time and dressing of wound if any, may be of help.
If not able to stand - no other go - take X-ray and treat accordingly. Because haematoma around the replaced knee needs compression bandage and aspiration of the joint space. Fracture of tibia need POP cast/Surgery
Best wishes
Your right knee is replaced already. Now you got injured in the same leg and got bruised your knee and tibia and the pain is radiating around the back of the knee and then from tibia to foot. Any movement of the legs hurt. Regarding inability for payment I understand.
The question – Are you able to stand and walk even with pain. If so major fracture can be excluded. In that case what you need is Antibiotic, pain killers. Avoid standing as much as possible. Using Elastocreepe bandage during the day time and dressing of wound if any, may be of help.
If not able to stand - no other go - take X-ray and treat accordingly. Because haematoma around the replaced knee needs compression bandage and aspiration of the joint space. Fracture of tibia need POP cast/Surgery
Best wishes
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