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My knee is all brusied and swollen and i don't know what i did i fell a few months ago and know its making my whole leg hurt what should i do?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Get it checked: Most simple bruises should have resolved in three months. You should go see an orthopod to get it checked.

Answered 4/18/2017

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