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Fell on my knee yesterday, skinned it good but there is also a lump behind the wound...never had that before is this normal?

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Dr. John Walker answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes, bruise: Totally normal. Ice it, wrap it with an ace bandage, take a motrin.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Hematoma : Might be a small blood collection from the fall.. That is a hematoma. See your primary care doctor as it may require treatment.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

Fell on my knee yesterday, skinned it good but there is also a lump behind the wound...never had that before is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Walker answered

Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Dr Ali agreed

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