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Can't walk because my knee hurts so bad of two days ofeasy softball practice have had knee problems in past have had cortisone and scope. shot again?

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Dr. Jonathan Shults answered

Get it checked : you're young. You should have the need properly evaluated with an MRI find out what's bothering you. It could be something like a meniscal tear or an old ACL injury.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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A member asked:

Can't walk because my knee hurts so bad of two days ofeasy softball practice have had knee problems in past have had cortisone and scope. shot again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jonathan Shults answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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