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I fell on my knee yesterday and now i can't bend it or put weight on it it's also very swollen and red and bruised, do you think it's fractured?
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Very Possible: If you have pain with weight bearing or are unable to weight bear you need to be evaluated by a physician and an xray to evaluate for a fracture.
Answered 5/29/2016
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Possibly: You should ice and elevate your knee. You should be seen by an orthopaedic surgeon who can examine the knee, take a good history and decide whether xrays are needed to look for a fracture. He/she can also help with bracing, medication, physical therapy, and any other treatments that will speed your recovery.
Answered 2/13/2017
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