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I think i broke a bone in the knee area yesterday i havent been to the doctor and it really hurts is that bad?

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Dr. Ryan Stanton answered

Could be: it could be quite bad. You need to get it checked out. It could just be a contusion, fracture, ligament injury, or some other soft tissue derangement.

Answered 2/25/2015

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A member asked:

I think i broke a bone in the knee area yesterday i havent been to the doctor and it really hurts is that bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Stanton answered

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