My 16 yr old son fell on his skateboard and hurt his knee. No cuts or scraps but is having a lot of pain behind the kneecap. We have ice on it. It is swollen but not greatly. Should I take him to the ER or can I wait until tomorrow? He does not want to go AT ALL
Hi there, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. You need to take him to ER since the knee is swollen. A swollen knee following a fall indicates there is some damage to either the soft tissues or the bones/cartilages. He may need X-rays and scan to look for these damages. Ibuprofen may be given for pain relief. The doctor may advise resting the knee for a short period of time. Is this answer helpful?