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I fell over and landed on my knee pretty badly. how badly could i have injured it?
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That depends: Swelling? Pain? Bruising? Laceration? Decreased range of motion? Limping? Obvious deformity? If it is significantly symptomatic - medical evaluation would be prudent.
Answered 1/24/2013
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