Diagnosis
To diagnose a knee fracture, the doctor needs to ask for your symptoms and medical history. After that, a physical exam will be conducted. The edges of your fracture might be felt through the skin, especially when you have a display form. During this process, the doctor might need to look for hemarthrosis, the main cause of the swelling. If a large amount of blood exists, he or she would need to drain it to alleviate pain. An X-ray and similar imaging techniques can also help find out possible gaps or fractures around your knee. [5]
