Does anyone know what happened to my knee? I had a big fall a month ago?

[motega]

Okay so about a month ago I was Ice skating with my friend and hadn't been in years. And I tripped, went flying and landed on my lower knee caps (kinda like where my shin bones stick out at the top) and if I recall I'm pretty sure I landed with my bum quite close to my feet of you know what I mean. It was a very awkward pain and I couldn't laugh or cry. I could walk afterwards but I knew something was wrong. I RICEd it that night and I woke up the next morning and my right knee was in severe pain especially if I were to move it. I went to the doctors and got a knee brace and had an X-ray the next week and he said it is just a ligament and should be fine with rest. I had to leave my job because after hitting google I realized how serious knee injuries are. I am just worried there isn't something more serious going on. Anyway so that was a month ago and it doesn't realy hurt unless Ofcourse I strain it a bit. I am unable to squat and it hurts a little bit towards the back right hand side of my knee (that's where the pain is). Also my left knee hurts a tiny bit now if I squat too. And after squatting yesterday both knees felt unstable like Jelly. Also should I wear my (friggen) knee brace everyday still? (because I have only been a couple times a week)
Advice please!
And any personal experiences would be fantastic!
Cheers heaps yahoo answerers!
Peace, from Australia

[christie42]

If the X-ray revealed it isnt that bad and is fine with rest that all it is.

[treasigh]

Never squat, what ever you do, don't do it, It's one of the worst things you can do to your knees!!!!!!!! And knee braces are proven not to work, if your doing any sports or need support taping you knee works wonders! Also if you keep feeling pain and cannot handle it get a second opinion! And don't for get to RICE!
And sorry but I don't have any personal experiences that turned out like that ...
Well one time I was ice skating in my yard and hit a bump and tore my LCL but I don't think that's the kind of story that will help you ...
Hope I helped