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Fell last night on the stairs my knee is swollen today?
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Knee injury: Question is-can you walk? If you can't bear any weight on the knee without severe pain you may have a fracture. If this is the case you should see your local doc or orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation with an exam and xrays.
Answered 2/4/2015
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