A member asked:

On july 25 i fell on my knee hitting it pretty hard. it was painful. ice helped. it did not turn black or blue. it swelled slightly but after a day of walking around no more swelling. i could walk ok. now if i barely graze my knee it is so painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Contusion: Resolution of swelling is reassuring. A contusion of the patella could take longer than 2 weeks to fully heal depending upon the severity of the injury, so I would give it a little more time before consulting an orthopedic surgeon because of persistent knee tenderness.

Answered 8/6/2020

55 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

On july 25 i fell on my knee hitting it pretty hard. it was painful. ice helped. it did not turn black or blue. it swelled slightly but after a day of walking around no more swelling. i could walk ok. now if i barely graze my knee it is so painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

In the last month Ive had muscle pain on my left leg, started on calf and ankle moved to back of the knee, was hard to walk/stand or seat for long. Now the pain is gone but my leg keeps swelling up. What am I dealing with? Should I get it check?

A member asked:

My knees swell and now my ankles on both sides are swelling and I can't walk too well. What could be the problem?

A member asked:

Fell on knee,severe brushing&swelling wk ago.walking on it waiting on xray results. Increasing pain.could I walk &have a fracture, even with mobilty?

A member asked:

Hit with a hockey puck at the mid-medial aspect of my knee(pads).Pain when doing stairs,occasional pop when I straighten my leg,mild swelling,can walk?

A member asked:

My knee landed hard on concrete, 2 days ago. There's some pain, but I can walk. It's red & slightly swollen. Does the swelling confirm a fracture?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I fell and my knee buckled it got really swollen but I iced it and the swelling went down, it hurts quite a lot and there's no bruising ans only hard to move when it's swollen. If I walk long distances with no brace it swells up what injury is this?

Fell hard on my knee on concrete. Bruising and swelling below knee and extremely painful when I walk especially up and down stairs. Should I see doc?

I fell and hurt my left knee, I can't walk properly and there is swelling on the side and bottom and its painful?

I fell on my knee at work a few days ago and I got xrays done and everything is fine. But the swelling is getting worse and it's hard to walk. ?

Abrupt stop in soccer, knee hyperextended.Sharp pain/swelling, no pop.Swelling gone overnight w ice.Now back outside of knee (lcl) is tight.Pain inside front of knee walking-what is this?Bad to walk?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?