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1. • • Swelling of the knee can indicate a torn ligament or fracture. Your knee feeling warm to the touch after a fall could be a sign of inflammation stemming from an injured tendon or muscle. Warmth can also be a sign of infection or bursitis. Being unable to put weight on your knee may mean that there’s structural damage to the joint.
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   Can a fall cause knee pain?

   • Knee pain triggered by a fall can signal injuries as minor as a bruise that you can treat at home to as serious as a torn ligament or fracture that may require surgery to repair.

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   What is the treatment for a knee injury caused by a fall?

   • Treatment for a knee injury caused by a fall usually involves rest and if necessary, a brace to stabilize the joint. In most cases, anti-inflammatory pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), may be helpful. Minor knee injuries can often be treated at home.

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   What does it mean if your knee swells after a fall?

   • Swelling of the knee can indicate a torn ligament or fracture. Your knee feeling warm to the touch after a fall could be a sign of inflammation stemming from an injured tendon or muscle. Warmth can also be a sign of infection or bursitis. Being unable to put weight on your knee may mean that there’s structural damage to the joint.

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3. www.healthline.com › health › 8-most-common-knee8 Most Common Knee Injuries from Falling - Healthline

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   Read on to learn about knee injuries that can occur after a fall and how to tell the difference between minor injuries that can be treated at home and more severe ones that require medical...

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › knee-painKnee pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 25, 2023 · Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain. Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures.

5. betterhealthwhileaging.net › 8-things-to-check8 Things to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls

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   • An assessment for an underlying new illness. Doctors almost always do this if an older person has been having generalized weakness, delirium, or other signs of feeling unwell.
   • A blood pressure and pulse reading when sitting, and when standing. This is especially important if you’ve been worried about falls — or near falls — that are associated with light-headedness, or fainting.
   • Blood tests. Checking an older person’s blood tests is often a good idea after a fall. Falls can be worsened by problems with an older person’s blood count, or by things like blood sodium getting too high or too low.
   • Medications review. Many older adults are taking medications that increase fall risk. These medications can often be reduced, or even eliminated. Be sure to ask the doctor to address the following types of medications

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7. www.nia.nih.gov › health › falls-and-fallsFalls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention

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   If you or an older adult in your life has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The risk of falling — and fall-related problems — rises with age. However, many falls can be prevented.

8. www.merckmanuals.com › home › older-people’s-healthFalls in Older Adults - Older People’s Health Issues - Merck ...

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   Causes |. Symptoms |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Prevention |. More Information. A fall is defined as unintentionally or accidentally dropping down to the ground or another lower level. Most falls occur when older adults with one or more physical conditions that impair mobility or balance encounter an environmental hazard.

9. www.webmd.com › healthy-aging › featuresKnee Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Mar 19, 2021 · Although having knee pain is common as you get older, it doesn’t have to become your new normal. Learn more about the symptoms, what causes it, and how to treat it.

10. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFactors associated with falls in patients with knee ...

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    Dec 12, 2022 · Our study shows that knee proprioception and ROM serve as protective factors against falls, whereas KOOS symptoms, fear of falls, low back pain, diabetes mellitus, and body mass index were associated with a high risk of falls, with diabetes mellitus and fear of falls being the most significant risk factors.