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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Knee

hi, I met with an accident last week and fell down from two wheeler. i couldnt get up once i fell down. my knee was paining. after sometime i was limping. my knee got swollen. it is more than a week but still it is not reduced a bit. i consulted with an MBBS doctor and took an x-ray. i was informed that there is no fracture in the bone. there is a blood clot. doctor prescribed some medicines and i am taking tat. but knee swollen is not reduced. do i need to consult an ortho? what would be the prob of the swollen
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

Please consult orthopedic doctor, as its seems to be ligament injury. Apply ice pack, knee immobilizer, get your MRI Done to see the status of ligament.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Knee

Hi, Please consult orthopedic doctor, as its seems to be ligament injury. Apply ice pack, knee immobilizer, get your MRI Done to see the status of ligament. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon