A member asked:

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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Dr. Charles Ruotolo answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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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Dr. Chad Zooker answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

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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