AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise Any and all questions relating to the diagnosis, treatment and recommendations regarding arthritis of all types.
Experience 16 years of Medical and Chiropractic practice treating and managing various arthropathies with extensive experience in both in and out patient care.
Organizations ACA, American Association of Spinal Physicians, ICS, Presidential Cabinet member National University of Health Sciences.
Publications JMPT
Education/Credentials Licensed physician in Illinois, B.S./D.C. Co-admitting staff at level I Trauma center 14 yrs. Owner and affiliated with 24 multidisciplinary facilities throughout the Chicago area.
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Awards and Honors Several newspaper publications and columns on health and fitness, Who's Who, JMPT publications, Phi Theta Kappa
Past/Present Clients Chicago Bulls and several other high profile athletes
Question Hello Doctor. I fell the day before yesterday on my left knee. My left big toe got stuck in my right pant-leg and caused me to trip and land directly on my left knee with all of my weight; I weigh about 200lbs. The whole knee was swollen and sore initially. Now, I have a bruise across the knee directly below the knee cap; it is swollen in the same place. Behind my knee is sore also and so is my left hip. I want to know what might be going on because it is not easy for me to get to the doctor and I don't want to waste my time. Thank you!
Answer Hi Alisson,
You sustained blunt trauma to the back of the knee cap causing swelling and inflammation, this will subside with time. One thing to note is you may develop sub-patellar bursitis and chondomalacia patella. I would strongly suggest you ice it down as much as possible and maintain as much range of motion as possible.
Also, get some OTC glucosamine sulfate and take 3/grams/day to ward off any inevitable post-traumatic osteoarthritis. A X-ray may be prudent to R/O any hair-line occult fracture as well.
The hip pain is self limiting and shouls resolve in 3 weeks, if not, get it looked at.
