Knee Problems and Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Is your knee, lower leg, or foot pale, white, blue, or cold?
See significance of pale, white, blue, or cold skin 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 Do you have knee pain and your lower leg or foot is pale, white, blue, or cold?
Yes Did your lower leg or foot turn pale, white, blue, or cold after you had a splint or cast applied? Note: See first aid for a cast or splint that may be too tight.
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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