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I fell on my knee. should i go to my doctor to see if this is serious or wait and see if it heals on its own?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Fall on knee: If it hurts, swells, locks, gives out, or buckles on you--get it checked.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

I fell on my knee. should i go to my doctor to see if this is serious or wait and see if it heals on its own?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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