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Knee pain/numbness
I fell directly onto my knee whilst carrying a washing machine 1 week ago. I fell straight down and landed on my knees with more weight onto my right knee. After the fall i felt light headed and my leg burned all the way down when I stood up. wheb I touch the middle of my knee now a radiating tingle and numbness spreads and unable to knee
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Dr. Drasti Shah Sheth (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
Since you had a fall whilst carrying a heavy object there are more chances of you having sprain or injury to the area around knee. You should consult an orthopedic doctor at the earliest.
Mean while,
You can
1.rest your leg
2. Apply ice - 10-12 mins /3-4 times/day
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