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Knee replacement injury stepping down steps on porch. pain/weakness in joint and surrounding muscles. second injury in two months.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Orthopedics: I strongly suggest a thorough orthopedic reevaluation and certainly a PT evaluation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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