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I'm worried when i fell i damaged my knee its doubled in size were i bend it also tender to pressure and its catching when i walk i'm on the road a lo?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

ER visit: You and your knee definately warrant a visit to the er to see what kind of damage youve done to your knee.

Answered 4/3/2013

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