My son fell heavily on his knee 10 days ago. It bruised and had a lot of swelling. We went to a gp who recommended R.i.c.e which we have been doing. His knee is now very swollen on the inside and his ankle swollen and bruised. He is a bit more mobile but has trouble bending. Further investigation?
Hi, Most probably he is having a fracture at knee joint as the swelling has not subsided after 10 days of R.I.C.E. Also due to fracture he might be having a swelling at ankle. You need to take care of the bruise by cleaning it with an antibiotic solution like Detail and apply ointment like tobramycin. His orthopedic will recommend an x-ray to confirm the fracture and possible treatment. He may be given a plaster cast if the fracture is severe. If a fracture is ruled out on x-ray then the doctor might suggest an MRI. Till then continue R.I.C.E, avoid walking or any kind of weight-bearing as this will worsen the condition. Also while elevation take care of supporting the knee and ankle both. Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Thanks,