What Causes A Knee Lump And Inability To Bend The Elbow After Injury?

Posted on Wed, 6 Dec 2017

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Question : hi I fell a few weeks ago and have a lump on my knee it has become very painful all around my knee do I need a x-ray and what can the lump be also my elbow I am unable to bend it because of the pain thanks XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes X rays are needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion if you had injury few weeks ago which has not healed with persistent lump in knee and inability to bend elbow , Then you should get an x ray of both elbow and knee ASAP. You may require MRI of knee also if x rays are normal.
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

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