Knee Problems and Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think you have broken your knee or pulled your kneecap out of place?
See significance of a fracture or dislocation if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has your kneecap moved out of position (dislocated)?
Yes Does your knee look twisted, bent out of shape, or out of its normal position after a recent injury?
Yes Is your knee cut or scraped and you think you have broken or dislocated it?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Did your knee pop, move, or get pulled out of its normal position and then return to its normal position?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: September 19, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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