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I was kicked in knee area. some tenderness with slight pain, but no visible bruising or swelling. range of motion is normal. could this be a fracture?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Knee: Fracture requires significant amount of blunt force. Unless the knee buckled, a cruciate ligament tear will be unlikely. Keep an eye on it, if worse see a surgeon.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 11/21/2018

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A member asked:

I was kicked in knee area. some tenderness with slight pain, but no visible bruising or swelling. range of motion is normal. could this be a fracture?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

Dr Dohan agreed

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