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I fell about a week ago and the top of my right knee is excruciating to touch it and it is swollen pretty bad but its not bruised any ideas on it?
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Contusion: This may be a bad contusion to the knee cap. I cannot say if there is damage to knee joint, or if there is fracture of the patella. You might want to get examined. This will help identify if you need further care and what is safe and not safe to do.
Answered 4/16/2019
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Movement: If you can move the knee through the full range of bending and extending, you may watch and wait. Take acetaminophen for pain, no more than 4 g/day, no alcohol. If it does not get better in 3 weeks or so, or if it gets worse, see a doctor.
Answered 11/6/2019
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