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How do i tell if i have a knee contusion or something worse?
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See your doctor: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 4/8/2013
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Have it evaluated.: You will need to have an x-ray taken to see if you have a fracture or if it is just a soft tissue injury. Have it evaluated by a professional.
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