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Suggest Treatment For Hard Lump On Knee And Stiffness While Bending

Hi I fell directly on my left knee three weeks ago, my knee has a hard lump on the side around the meniscus area which is sore to the touch. My knee was badly bruised and swollen for a number of days afterwards. The lump has not subsided 3 weeks on. I can walk fine without pain however my knee is slightly stiff when bending.
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Narender Saini's  Response
Where exactly is your swelling now.does it pains.
Do u have any fever.
Following trauma one can have haematoma collection.
Need consultation with knee surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Hard Lump On Knee And Stiffness While Bending

Hello, Thanks for your query. From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified. It will take few weeks to months to get disappear. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care