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What to do if i sprained my knee.dont know if i tour anything .i can not band it all the way back or sit on it?

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See a specialist.: Please see an orthopedic sports medicine knee specialist. It may just be inflammed, or there may be more serious ligament or cartilage damage.

Answered 3/21/2014

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