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What Causes The Bruising In Knee To Spread Down The Leg?

I fell on my knee in Saturday and had it checked out yesterday as it is still bruised, very swollen and hurts somewhat. I can walk though and the pain is bearable just more uncomfortable. The dr. Said I may have torn a ligament but it doesn t look like I broke anything. I also noticed the bruise has begun to spread down my leg. What does this mean? Do you think I ll need surgery? The dr recommended physical therapy and to follow up with an orthopedic surgeon
posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Dear Patient,

the bruise is most likely a haematoma as far as it can be judged online (limited validity), spreading down the leg can be normal but needs to be checked again by your md regularly. Usually haematoma and bruise take several weeks to heal. You need to rest, use cool packs, if necessary pain medication. The recommendation of hysical therapy and to follow up with an orthopedic surgeon is agreeable. If you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
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What Causes The Bruising In Knee To Spread Down The Leg?

Dear Patient, the bruise is most likely a haematoma as far as it can be judged online (limited validity), spreading down the leg can be normal but needs to be checked again by your md regularly. Usually haematoma and bruise take several weeks to heal. You need to rest, use cool packs, if necessary pain medication. The recommendation of hysical therapy and to follow up with an orthopedic surgeon is agreeable. If you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards