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My knee banged my car dashboard quite hard in an accident. it swelled and has now subsided. but now i can't put any pressure on it.

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Dr. Gwo-Chin Lee answered

Get an xray: If you have trouble with walking or putting pressure on your knee after any injury, you should see a physician and get an xray to make sure you do not have a fracture.

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Answered 5/4/2016

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A member asked:

My knee banged my car dashboard quite hard in an accident. it swelled and has now subsided. but now i can't put any pressure on it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gwo-Chin Lee answered

Dr Ali agreed

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