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Suggest Treatment For Painful Bruise On Knee Post Injury
Question: HI Dr I had a fall & hit my knee on a wooden table & now its very bruised& very painful especially if I touch it. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Ice application will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
It is likely that toy have sustained haematoma (localised collection of blood under the skin ) . If the following criteria are fulfilled it is unlikely to be serious
1. Active movements of knee not restricted
2. No break in overlying skin
3. No deformity
I would suggest you the following
1. Adequate rest : Bed rest will be helpful. Keep the limb elevated by placing pillow under the thigh and leg. It will decrease the swelling
2. Local application of ice
3. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will provide much needed relief
If the symptoms persist do not hesitate to consult your Physician for thorough clinical assessment
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Ice application will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
It is likely that toy have sustained haematoma (localised collection of blood under the skin ) . If the following criteria are fulfilled it is unlikely to be serious
1. Active movements of knee not restricted
2. No break in overlying skin
3. No deformity
I would suggest you the following
1. Adequate rest : Bed rest will be helpful. Keep the limb elevated by placing pillow under the thigh and leg. It will decrease the swelling
2. Local application of ice
3. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will provide much needed relief
If the symptoms persist do not hesitate to consult your Physician for thorough clinical assessment
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your reply but I cannot take Ibuprofen, I have been taking Tramadol& Paracetamol but the pain is still very severe, especially when I bend my knee. I have also kept it elevated as much as possible. So can you offerany further advice please. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Local analgesic application will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Severe pain is likely to be due to Hemarrthrosis (accumulation of blood in joint space ) or tendon injury .
Local application of Volini gel (Diclofenac )gentle massage will be beneficial. Also do ensure complete bed rest and ice application.
If the pain is still persists or worsens then do consult your physician for detailed assessment.
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Local analgesic application will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Severe pain is likely to be due to Hemarrthrosis (accumulation of blood in joint space ) or tendon injury .
Local application of Volini gel (Diclofenac )gentle massage will be beneficial. Also do ensure complete bed rest and ice application.
If the pain is still persists or worsens then do consult your physician for detailed assessment.
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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