Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Hit On Leg, Swollen And Bruised. Need Some Home Treatment?

Hi...My husband, 59 (paraplegic), fell on stairs 6 days ago, rgt leg folded bk under him. His leg remains very swollen and bruised (no he did not do ice right away), the only Tx. has been NSAIDS. Refuses to go to ED for Rads, wants to do home remedy. i ve suggested Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation; perhaps after this ammt. time heat would be warranted? He walks w/ crutches and continues to go towork each day (desk job, of course). Help, what s a girl to do w/ her stubborn man?
posted on Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Twitter Sat, 29 Mar 2014 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 1 Apr 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
In anyone with a neurological problem with a swollen bruised limb after an injury we would be concerned about a broken bone / fracture as the symptoms are often masked by the neurological problem. I would encourage your husband to seek medical attention so that he can have an X-ray of the swollen bruised part of his leg. Otherwise you are doing all of the right things. I would not add heat.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Paraplegia


Loading Online Doctors....
Hit On Leg, Swollen And Bruised. Need Some Home Treatment?

In anyone with a neurological problem with a swollen bruised limb after an injury we would be concerned about a broken bone / fracture as the symptoms are often masked by the neurological problem. I would encourage your husband to seek medical attention so that he can have an X-ray of the swollen bruised part of his leg. Otherwise you are doing all of the right things. I would not add heat.