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A member asked:

Do i have to go to the er to know if i have an lcl tear.plus i allso have a knee cap sharp pain?

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Dr. David Bailie answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: ER will not know what to do- you need to see an Orthopedic SPorts Medicine Knee specialist who is fellowship trained and experienced in surgery of the LCL- which is difficult and rare

Answered 6/12/2014

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