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Having Bruise With Pain In The Knee After Hitting A Snow Blower. Case Of Osteochondritis Dissecans?

About 6 months ago, I underwent osteochondritis dissecans surgery to repair a detatched bone in my knee . Yesterday, I fell and hit my knee on a snow blower, and i saw that a bump appeared. Later the bump went down,and now it is turning into a bruise with a little pain. Do you think this has affected my bones in my knee, and is this maybe another case of osteochondritis dissecans.
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Hi,

If the swelling went down, and you have only a remaining bruise with a little pain; then, this does mean that the bump is being healed.

If you feel more pain, and/or any other aggravating symptoms, you should go and check with your caring doctor.

I suggest to apply cold compresses to the knee (as the hit was yesterday) for the next 2 days (today and tomorrow).

If still swollen and pain, can apply blended onion with salt to reduce swelling and bruising.

All the best!
Dr.Alba
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Having Bruise With Pain In The Knee After Hitting A Snow Blower. Case Of Osteochondritis Dissecans?

Hi, If the swelling went down, and you have only a remaining bruise with a little pain; then, this does mean that the bump is being healed. If you feel more pain, and/or any other aggravating symptoms, you should go and check with your caring doctor. I suggest to apply cold compresses to the knee (as the hit was yesterday) for the next 2 days (today and tomorrow). If still swollen and pain, can apply blended onion with salt to reduce swelling and bruising. All the best! Dr.Alba