A member asked:

I injured my knee a week ago during sports, it is non-weight bearing. i have extreme swelling in that ankle (mri scheduled next week). call ortho dr?

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Dr. Padraic Obma answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Call Physician: Injuring your knee and being no weight bearing for a week is a risk factor for developing a blood clot. Blood clots cause leg and ankle swelling and can cause calf pain. Even if there is a very remote risk of a blood clot, you should call your physician right away to be evaluated. My recommendation is you get in contact with your medical provider right away to be evaluated.

Answered 4/20/2016

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