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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Leg After A Knee Injury?
I recently had some trauma to my knee, a bone bruise. I have been in therapy for 7 weeks. My orthopedic doctor just released me and said she would follow up in 2 months and if any changes, she would order an MRI. Last night, I was walking down steps and I felt a severe pain shooting down from the side of my knee down my leg. It happened several times since then. What could it be?
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hello,
As you felt severe pain while walking down to steps, it may be due to a ligament injury. Kindly consult with orthopedician and you may require x ray or MRI knee joint.
You can take tab. Aceclofenac and apply Diclofenac gel or ointment. Do warm fomentation. Restrict activity at joint.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As you felt severe pain while walking down to steps, it may be due to a ligament injury. Kindly consult with orthopedician and you may require x ray or MRI knee joint.
You can take tab. Aceclofenac and apply Diclofenac gel or ointment. Do warm fomentation. Restrict activity at joint.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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