Patient's question:
I was riding my bike home at night when the high beams flashed, causing me to crash into a car. I was airborne for a moment before landing on the ground. My left knee is severely bruised. After working today and coming home, the knee has been getting more and more painful. It barely improved, and as soon as I got out of bed to walk, it started hurting again. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on your symptoms, it is considered that there is no fracture in the knee joint, but it is likely a joint capsule injury with fluid accumulation in the joint.Recommendation: Rest for 1-2 weeks, minimize activity as much as possible, and use a towel to apply heat to the injured area to help absorb the joint fluid. If the pain persists later, it is recommended to undergo an MRI to rule out damage to the meniscus and ligaments within the knee joint. Therefore, it is best to identify the root cause and then treat accordingly.