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A 41-year-old female asked:

Hit with a hockey puck at the mid-medial aspect of my knee(pads).pain when doing stairs,occasional pop when i straighten my leg,mild swelling,can walk?

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Dr. Felecia Sumner
Dr. Felecia Sumneranswered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Knee injury: Based on the symptoms you described, you may have injured your knee - possibly a ligament or meniscus. To what extent, it is difficult to tell without an appropriate exam and possibly imaging. You should see your doctor to have the proper evaluation. Best wishes.
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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Contusion: This type of contusion injury may also have caused some internal knee derangement such as a loose body inside the joint. If symptoms persist despite rest,cold alternating with heat applications,liniment,and,if you can take them,NSAIDS, then consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
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