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I’ve hit my knee really hard against the car while getting in and it has a nasty bruise and it’s hard to move (but not too hard) do i have to go get an x ray or is just a bump and it’s gonna be okay in a few days?
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Bruising indicates bleeding. Always get an x-ray done .
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visit a Orthopaedics surgeon to get your knee evaluated. local ice pack application helps
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don't be ignorant towards small injuries.
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Recommended to get a knee assessment done by a Physiotherapist to decide if Xray is required or not.
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Visit a Physiotherapist for an assessment. Further line of management will be decided after assessment.
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