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After a fall, my knee hurts when I kneel. Is there anything to worry?

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Hi doctor,

I fell on a cement sidewalk about two months ago, and my knee is still bruised. Although it does not hurt while doing normal activities, it hurts tremendously when I kneel or when I accidentally brush my knee against anything. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

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Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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Hello,

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You described that the pain gets worse on kneeling (direct pressure), which means two or three things:

  1. Following the fall, you may have either have had a bone bruise, which is still tender to touch.
  2. A subperiosteal hematoma, which can be quite tender.
  3. Or you may have damaged a nerve that may now be irritable. Localized nerve swelling is tender too.

    4. I suggest you try the following:

    1. Try icing the area 15 to 20 minutes at a time, 3 to 5 times a day to desensitize the area.
    2. Apply a local NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) gel.

      3. Finally, seek the help of a physiotherapist to get local ultrasound therapy to desensitize the area.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 7, 2018
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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