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[maryehillcpc]

I injuryed my knee last Wednesday by falling. It continues to swell. Painful to the touch just to the right of my left knee cap and a little below. Any ideas on what I may have done to it?

[Heidi]

Hi
It could be a number of things - from bursitis, to fad pad impingement, patella damage etc etc!
The best thing you can do is to rest it and ice regularly and wear a compression bandage. Anti-inflammatories may be helpful. If no improvement in a few days then visit your Doctor or a sports injury professional.

[maryehillcpc]

I got the MRI results of my knee . I have a complex tear of lateral meniscus with extrusion.had shot of corrtisone 4 days ago for swelling. No improvement. Next appointment at end of november. Swells ally after use. Should I wait or give doc a call?

[Heidi]

I suspect that the Doctor wouldn't do anything different. Try to rest it as much as usual, elevate, compress and ice to reduce swelling. Anti-inflammatory meds may help.