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I am having severe knee pain. was hit on knee with straight leg. pain on outside, radiates down shin. can't fully bend, or bear weight?
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Needs evaluation: Because of the traumatic nature of the injury, this should be evaluated by a physician. The difficulty with weight bearing is concerning, and so please see your doctor at the earliest opportunity. You will need an examination of the knee, and possibly an imaging study as well.
Answered 4/26/2015
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