Centereach, NY
A 75-year-old female asked:
My mom fell on her knee down the stairs 5 days ago a lot of bruisingand swelling around the ankle no pain is it broken?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Fall: Yes, it is possible for her to have a fracture. See an orthopedist or go to the er for an evaluation.
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Dr. Larry Grissomanswered
Radiology 45 years experience
Needs x-ray: Radiographs of the ankle are needed to check for fracture.
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Dr. Steven Charlapanswered
Holistic Medicine 39 years experience
Need x-ray: Unfortunately, when it comes to bones, x-rays are essential to make a definitive diagnosis particularly when dealing with an elderly person. Please take your mother to the doctor.
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Dr. Steven Charlap commented
Holistic Medicine 39 years experience
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An MRI may be needed if the injury involves ligaments or tendons. X-rays can't see such damage. Also, why did your mother fall? Was she dizzy? Please have her evaluated to make sure something else is not going on.
Jan 5, 2014
Dr. Steven Bernsteinanswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Ankle injury: Yes it is possible you injured your ankle and your knee.
Please see a physician to evaluate your injuries.
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