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Help please! i'm having knee pain - should i be worried?

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Pain is not good: Did you injure it? Recommend ortho consult, .

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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Depends: On whether you have had local trauma, whether the knee is swollen or has any giveway or buckling. First step is to evaluated by your primary care physician and possible referral to an orthopedist.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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