Do I go back to ER

[dnorth]

I am 44 yrs old male seven years ago I was in a fatal car accident and had serious injuries to my left leg.  Six years ago I had a knee replacement and have not been able to bend it but 45 degrees. Crush injury to my foot and ankle ROM is about 25%.  I fell last Saturday and went to the ER. ER doc said all xrays were negative. So he diagnoisis me with a spained knee and ankle. And to call my PCP and see him. I called PCP he said he could not do anything I would need to see and Orthopedic. The orthopedic where I live want see me because my leg is too messed up. So now I have to  wait 2 weeks and drive 100 miles to another doctor.  My ankle & knee are very swollen and painful. My hip and back also hurt but doctor did not say anything about these. Do I go back to the ER?

[SunWorshiper_26]

Call your pcp or insurance co for a referral to another dr

[TrudieC]

I would.  You are having acute pain and it needs to be dealt with.  Good luck.