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My 3 yr old son has an enlarged knee cap and sometimes crawls when he feels pain, is this okay to let him do?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Abdul Ahmed answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Observation: Let him crawl or walk. But keep it under observation. If it gets worse then take him to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/6/2015

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Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See an orthopedist: This is not normal. You should take him to a pediatric orthopedist to have it looked at.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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