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How would you know when you have fractured your knee cap?
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See physician: Pain, swelling, inability to extend leg. But an xray will help make the diagnosis.
Answered 10/14/2011
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Xray: No way to tell for sure it's fractured without an xray. See a doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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