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My mom whos 75 fell down the stairs on her right knee 5 days ago theres a lot of bruising from the knee down and now ankle swelling and dark bruising ?
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Broken bone: Need to see an orthopedist and get an x-ray.It certainly sounds like there is a broken bone which is also called a fracture.
Answered 4/17/2014
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Fasll: At that age , any fall dictates that x rays should be taken. Seem your orthopedist for help sooner rather than later.
Answered 1/5/2014
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