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I felt some pain in my knee after playing soem football. i am able to walk around but i limp and the knee is not swollen. is this a serious injury?
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Varies : It varies somewhat, based upon the specific cause. It might be reasonable to ice it down and rest it, if it does resolved over 3-5 days it probably was a minor injury. If it does not get better, or worsens at any point, I would not hesitate to be seen for it.
Answered 2/26/2015
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