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I fell on my knee a week ago. there is still a hard swollen spot where i had impact. how do i treat this? ice hasn't helped past the first two days.
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Possible hematoma: Was there any discoloration in addition to the swelling g? It could be a hematoma from the fall. These usually take several weeks to resolve. Any pain or decreased range of motion present?
Answered 5/5/2014
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