Hematoma

Today is Sun. evening, on Fri. morning I walked into the trailer hitch on a truck. Right leg is swollen just below knee, no skin break but swelling and localized pain. Toes, Ankle and knee movement normal. Used cold first 24 hours, heat since to no avail. I live in a rural area, no doctor available, 75 miles each way to nearest ER. Any suggestions?

Hallo,

All right, apprantely may I can descreibe for you a conservative treatment:
So you are able to walk independently,your age is ,,,,do you have sever pain you may got a contusion ,

Ice,
Eleveation of affected side above pillow while you are lying supine,level of elevation not above heart level,
you may apply a bandage for area not too tight to give resolution for hematoma,
Rest of affected area,no weight bearing at it for a time

Dont panic,,,,smile...:rolleyes::cool:

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Thanks, but just a friendly FYI, we are now being told to use heat instead of cold after 24 hours to avoid clots. You are right about position, but I took it further by sitting with my leg raised. It is better, bruising pretty much covers entire lower leg, but I am going to have an X-ray today just to be sure. Thanks again for your quick answer to my call, many times more heads can come up with better solutions.

"Thanks, but just a friendly FYI, we are now being told to use heat instead of cold after 24 hours to avoid clots."

who is telling us this?

What is your exact post Can you please say me..