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I hit my knee cap a week ago on a pole. i can walk fine, move it perfectly but its starting to ache. there is no visible bruising but its hurting behind my knee in addition to around the knee cap, plus internally. could it be more than bruised??

Q: i hit my knee cap a week ago on a pole. i can walk fine, move it perfectly but its starting to ache. there is no visible bruising but its hurting behind my knee in addition to around the knee cap, plus internally. could it be more than bruised??

: If pain is worsening, instead of improving, this suggests perhaps more damage than a mere local bruise. At this point, contact your doctor and have this examined. There maybe need for therapeutic intervention.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

If pain is worsening, instead of improving, this suggests perhaps more damage than a mere local bruise. At this point, contact your doctor and have this examined. There maybe need for therapeutic intervention.

Dr Hom and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2021

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A member asked:

I hit my knee cap a week ago on a pole. i can walk fine, move it perfectly but its starting to ache. there is no visible bruising but its hurting behind my knee in addition to around the knee cap, plus internally. could it be more than bruised??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Hom and another doctor agreed

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