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Pain While Walking, Swollen Kneecap, Burning Sensation While Lying Down After Fall. On Ibuprofen, Lortab. Is This Concerning?

I fell on the basketball court yesterday, and hit the bone just below the knee cap. Swelled like a softball. I can walk with limited pain, but when I lie down I get an awful burning sensation, as if I am being cut with a hot razor blade. Taking ibuprofen and lortab prescribed by urgent care.
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
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hi there
what happens is that the bone is covered by thick membrane - periosteum
assuming that you dont have a fracture,
blood can collect between the bone and periosteum
it causes your features of swelling and pain
it resolves gradually
so u need not worry

but do rule out a fracture with a xray
best of luck
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Pain While Walking, Swollen Kneecap, Burning Sensation While Lying Down After Fall. On Ibuprofen, Lortab. Is This Concerning?

hi there what happens is that the bone is covered by thick membrane - periosteum assuming that you dont have a fracture, blood can collect between the bone and periosteum it causes your features of swelling and pain it resolves gradually so u need not worry but do rule out a fracture with a xray best of luck