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Stepped into a hole yesterday, knee gave out, fell into a fence. knee swollen/painful/ hard to get it to bend/straighten. calf is also swollen?
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Knee problem: Elevate your leg/foot, put ice, wrap and let it rest for a few days or until able to walk. Crutches may be helpful. See your doc in the next few days especially if no improvement is seen.
Answered 5/4/2014
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