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What Causes Knee Pain With No Fractures After A Fall?

I fell on my knee a week ago. I have not been working and have been elevating and putting ice on it. I am still unable to walk and was wondering if I should get an MRI. I went to 4apid care and X ray says no broken bones, but I really need to get back to work
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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hi, thanks for approaching Healthcare magic team. Knee pain after fall could be due to ligament injury or sprain which could not be seen on an X ray. Rest for 3 wks could be sufficient. But after 3 wks if you still are not able to bear weight, then an orthopaedic consultation is required. you may then need an MRI, for visualisation of ligaments around the knee joint.
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What Causes Knee Pain With No Fractures After A Fall?

hi, thanks for approaching Healthcare magic team. Knee pain after fall could be due to ligament injury or sprain which could not be seen on an X ray. Rest for 3 wks could be sufficient. But after 3 wks if you still are not able to bear weight, then an orthopaedic consultation is required. you may then need an MRI, for visualisation of ligaments around the knee joint.