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How do i drain the blood out of my injured knee?

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Dr. David Fisher answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See a doctor: You must see a doctor to determine if the fluid in fact needs to be removed. If so, it must be done under sterile conditions to prevent a severe knee infection.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2020

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