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Hello doctor..today evening an machine rod hitted forcely on my right leg knee(little side of the knee)..i gave an ice ...now there is little bit swelling and some red part... and it is painful when i am touching...whether i should go for an xray for that..if yes..when should I go...i will share the pic of the injury... kindly give me an advise consult.. thanks in advance
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Xray of knee Ap and Lat view
Tab phlogam twice daily to reduce swelling
ice fomentation
rest
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Kindly get a xray of the affected part.
Further treatment will follow there after.
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Take rest, apply ice packs, take some pain killers for 3 to 5 days. Xray only if walking is painful.
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If pain persists beyond 5 days consult a ortho in person
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Dr. Gurram Sudhakar Reddy
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
R u able to walk ??
X-rays are required to rule out any hairline fractures
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Rest
Painkillers
Ice pack application
Limb elevation
Compression with crepe bandage
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