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On 8/10 i was hit by a drunk driver. got an mri, saw an ortho. sprained my acl. the entire medial side was bruised from impact. i still have a slight faded bruise that hurts to the touch w/ some swelling. y did it stop healing? y does it still hurt?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Re-evaluate: Healing should have finished by now. Suspect some cartilage damage or tendon injury. Maybe see orthopedic surgeon

Answered 12/8/2020

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A member asked:

On 8/10 i was hit by a drunk driver. got an mri, saw an ortho. sprained my acl. the entire medial side was bruised from impact. i still have a slight faded bruise that hurts to the touch w/ some swelling. y did it stop healing? y does it still hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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