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How do i tell if i tore something in my knee?
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Knee swelling: An injury to any important structures inside your knee (cartilage, meniscus, ligaments e.g.) will typically result in swelling of the joint that can develop several hours to several days after the injury.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Have it evaluated.: You may need and MRI to find out for sure.
Answered 6/10/2014
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See your doctor: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation. Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you.
Answered 8/4/2016
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