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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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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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