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Knee Injury From Fall, Soreness, Stiffness, Painful. Should I Visit A Doctor?
Hi i skidded and fell really hard on my Knee about a week ago, originally it just felt sore where i scraped the skin off but now a couple of days later, it hurts alot to walk in, it is very stiff, and very painful to move. I fell down on it this morning too and since then i get a really strange sensation when i hold my leg in a certain position and its agony. Should i visit a doctor?
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
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Yes you surely need a doctor check up. As per detail given by you in your mail it seems that you have some ligamentum injury with soft tissue injury. Don't take it lightly and visit your doctor soon. Get your x-ray done to rule out any minor fracture.
Till your get your appointment keep your leg elevated, don't wear weight on it, don't try to walk, bear crepe bandage or support your leg with material so than the movement is restricted. Also with this you will get relief in your pain.
If pain is worse take some analgesic and anti inflammatory. Can also apply local gel at the site but do not massage it.
Best Wishes
Yes you surely need a doctor check up. As per detail given by you in your mail it seems that you have some ligamentum injury with soft tissue injury. Don't take it lightly and visit your doctor soon. Get your x-ray done to rule out any minor fracture.
Till your get your appointment keep your leg elevated, don't wear weight on it, don't try to walk, bear crepe bandage or support your leg with material so than the movement is restricted. Also with this you will get relief in your pain.
If pain is worse take some analgesic and anti inflammatory. Can also apply local gel at the site but do not massage it.
Best Wishes
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