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A year i dropped a metal shelf on my knee and since it's been severe pain daily. i can't straighten or bend my leg fully or support my weight, ideas?

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Dr. Varun Verma answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go and see a doctor: 'A year'? Or yesterday? Regardless, if you can't support your weight - you should go and see a doctor. You may require imaging like an xray.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/24/2014

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A member asked:

A year i dropped a metal shelf on my knee and since it's been severe pain daily. i can't straighten or bend my leg fully or support my weight, ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Varun Verma answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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