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What Causes Knee And Leg Pain After A Fall?
I fell off my bicycle while coming down a hill and i got scraped on the knee. I didnt get to clean it as it happen. I woke up this morning and i found a hole in my knee and my whole leg hurts from my groin to my shin on that leg. What can i do to treat this and whats the worst that can come from this injury?
Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Hi,
Knee abrasion following a fall needs appropriate care for quick healing. Abrasion is the kind of wound where the dermis of the skin is intact and epidermis is damaged. The healing may be quick, if the first aid is given properly. The wound should be cleaned properly without any debris. Keep the wound dry and apply some topical antibiotic ointment such as Povidone iodine may heal the wound better and quick.
Rest and restriction of knee movement is must for better healing progression. Puncture wound without involving the joint will not be dangerous. The wound should be cleaned properly with an antiseptic solution and sterile dressing should be done. Proper rest to the joint and appropriate treatment plays a major role in wound healing. If you found any pus formation, consult the doctor for wound cleaning and antibiotic therapy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
Knee abrasion following a fall needs appropriate care for quick healing. Abrasion is the kind of wound where the dermis of the skin is intact and epidermis is damaged. The healing may be quick, if the first aid is given properly. The wound should be cleaned properly without any debris. Keep the wound dry and apply some topical antibiotic ointment such as Povidone iodine may heal the wound better and quick.
Rest and restriction of knee movement is must for better healing progression. Puncture wound without involving the joint will not be dangerous. The wound should be cleaned properly with an antiseptic solution and sterile dressing should be done. Proper rest to the joint and appropriate treatment plays a major role in wound healing. If you found any pus formation, consult the doctor for wound cleaning and antibiotic therapy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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