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What Causes Soreness And Bruising In The Knee After Injury?

I fell on stairs almost 2 weeks ago have had xray that says my knee or leg is not broken er dr said it was bad bruising ortho dr said the same and it would go away try ice my knee cap and below is black solid and the area on side of knee I have reoccurring pain that is hard to handle and doesn t go completely away. could something more than bruises be going on no mri has been done I don t agree to payment for info
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
Since fracture has been eliminated by the x ray results, other possible causes of pain post knee injury may include: muscle/ligament tear/injury.These lesion may not be visible on an X Ray but a MRI test may reveal it.I will suggest you tr the following:
-Rest well
-Continue with ice pack placement occasionally
-Take a pain/antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen
-Apply a local pain gel like voltarene gel
-Use a bandage to hold the joint lightly.
If pain persist, you see the Orthopedist for evaluation and if possible a MRI test.
Hope this will help
Wish you a speedy recovery
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What Causes Soreness And Bruising In The Knee After Injury?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Since fracture has been eliminated by the x ray results, other possible causes of pain post knee injury may include: muscle/ligament tear/injury.These lesion may not be visible on an X Ray but a MRI test may reveal it.I will suggest you tr the following: -Rest well -Continue with ice pack placement occasionally -Take a pain/antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen -Apply a local pain gel like voltarene gel -Use a bandage to hold the joint lightly. If pain persist, you see the Orthopedist for evaluation and if possible a MRI test. Hope this will help Wish you a speedy recovery