Question 1

I fell on my knee a week ago and it's now numb from the knee down. so if it's a pinched nerve ho do we fix it?

Accepted Answer

Is not the end of the world, but of course it is not normal.  Falling directly on the knee can injury the nerves running below the knee cap as well as a nerve along the inside of the knee.  I would not expect the whole leg to be numb below the knee, but more like a patch or isolated area.  Nerves heal, but it takes time.  As long as there is no weakness or instability of the knee, time will heal.

Question 2

I fell on my knee cap a week ago but instead of it getting better it has gotten worse now from my me down it is numb. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

First you outo get an xray, make sure you don't have a fracture. Swelling in itself may put some pressure on the nerves and give some parasthesias in the lower legs. If it doesn't go away with elevation and ice then check with your dr.

Question 3

So i recently fell on my knee while skating and it hurt for a little but now when i touch a part of my knee it feels like something moving or turning like a line across my knee. and part of it is numb.
do you know what happened?

Accepted Answer

Falling while skate boarding or ice skating can fracture the patella (knee cap).  This is not an emergancy, but ask your primary care physician for an orthopedic physician consult and imaging studies to determine the diagnosis.

Question 4

I fell on christmas and had really bad burning on the front of my knee in one spot for about two days. now when i touch it i feel pulling & numbness ?

Accepted Answer

You have probably a contusion of the patella which is self limiting and will gradually resolve. Good Luck

Question 5

I fell on christmas and had really bad burning on the front of my knee in one spot for about two days. now when i touch it on right side i feel pulling on the left side and numbness in a small area?

Accepted Answer

A contusion of the knee structures would be likely if you landed on your knee when you fell. Numbness is probably due to bruising of superficial nerves. Bone or patella bruises may take a couple of weeks to heal. Worrisome signs would be swelling, persistence or worsening of pain. See an orthopedic surgeon if you still have significant knee discomfort.

Question 6

I fell and hurt my knee, now i can walk on it with no problem but it aches constantly and i feel pieces like moving around. also half of it numb.

Accepted Answer

You may have done internal injury to your knee.  Please see your doctor so it does not get worse.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

Fell on knees 6weeks ago.right knee had fluid but itwas gone.hit rt knee again after1month.little fluid.now hve tingling/numbness on foot/leg.problem?

Accepted Answer

It is hard to know without examining you, and without knowing where you are numb, what is causing your problem.  It sounds like you first had an internal injury to your knee, and did the right thing by giving it a chance to heal.  You can injure the peroneal nerve near the knee.   This could result in weakness of your foot, and is something to take seriously - see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 8

6 days ago i was skating and fell. i now have a bruise on my left leg just below my knee. and where it bruised there's numbness. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

You probably injured or compressed a nerve (bruise causing compression) when you fell, which in turn is causing the numbness. This should improve as the bruising subsides. If it gets worse or you have extreme pain or difficulty walking, see your doctor. In the meantime take advil (ibuprofen) or Ibuprofen to help with pain and to decrease swelling.
Take care.

Question 9

I fell hard on my knee, it was swolen and bruised for a while, however i now feel a small little knob in my knee, the area around is numb and i get burning pain.

my knee is fine i can move normally,

Accepted Answer

Normal knee motion is reassuring. You suffered a contusion. Superficial nerves were damaged and may take many months to recover. I recommend that a physician or orthopedic surgeon examine your knee to determine the significance of the bony projection or small knob you describe.

Question 10

I recently fell and have a knee contusion--can i still exercise on the treadmill?

Accepted Answer

It depends. If you have painless full range of motion, it should be ok. If the damage is more severe, it should be checked first.

Fell on my knee and now it is numb

I fell on my knee a week ago and it's now numb from the knee down. so if it's a pinched nerve ho do we fix it?

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I fell on my knee cap a week ago but instead of it getting better it has gotten worse now from my me down it is numb. what could be wrong?

So i recently fell on my knee while skating and it hurt for a little but now when i touch a part of my knee it feels like something moving or turning like a line across my knee. and part of it is numb. do you know what happened?

I fell on christmas and had really bad burning on the front of my knee in one spot for about two days. now when i touch it i feel pulling & numbness ?

I fell on christmas and had really bad burning on the front of my knee in one spot for about two days. now when i touch it on right side i feel pulling on the left side and numbness in a small area?

I fell and hurt my knee, now i can walk on it with no problem but it aches constantly and i feel pieces like moving around. also half of it numb.

Fell on knees 6weeks ago.right knee had fluid but itwas gone.hit rt knee again after1month.little fluid.now hve tingling/numbness on foot/leg.problem?

6 days ago i was skating and fell. i now have a bruise on my left leg just below my knee. and where it bruised there's numbness. should i be concerned?

I fell hard on my knee, it was swolen and bruised for a while, however i now feel a small little knob in my knee, the area around is numb and i get burning pain. my knee is fine i can move normally,

I recently fell and have a knee contusion--can i still exercise on the treadmill?

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