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Fell and hurt my knee.

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valdavi Fri 29-Nov-24 19:03:12

It's good there's no boney injury. Keep mobile as far as you can, maybe look up knee problems on a reputable physiotherapy site on line & see if there are any physio forums online where you can get an opinion from a physio.
Last time I injured my knee, similar severity to yours, the GPs just booked me a phone call from the physio, that's in the UK. 12 days isn't long enough for a sprain or a cartilage wrench to settle down - but if it's very swollen, hot or red you need to see the GP.

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Jaxjacky Fri 29-Nov-24 18:49:46

I don’t know about medical care in the USA, I’d guess you’ve damaged a ligament.

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crazyH Fri 29-Nov-24 18:42:10

You will need to see your GP. Hope you get sorted soon. Good luck !

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Helen2204 Fri 29-Nov-24 18:35:21

I fell and hurt my knee. On the day of the injury, I couldn’t bear weight on the leg due to the pain. I had to move around using my other leg and both arms. I thought the pain would go away on its own. Most importantly, I do not have health insurance.

It has been 12 days since the injury. I can walk now, but there’s still some pain. It is very difficult to squat down and stand back up. When I press certain parts of my kneecap, it hurts.

I had my leg X-rayed, and there was no bone damage, which means my bones are fine. What could be the possible damage? Will it be okay if I just let it heal on its own? My Medicare Part C coverage will start in two months.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

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