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Doc said i have a torn meniscus in my right knee. in terrible pain and also that my foot and ankle still swollen. should i go to the er?

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Get evaluated: see an ortho. did you have MRI,any arthritis,any trauma? swellling can be related to the way you're walking. may need arthroscopy. age a factor. get evaluated by ortho

Dr Albright agreed

Answered 8/17/2014

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