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I fell on my knee and outstretched right hand. my knee was examined but pain has worsened and now my knee gives out when i climb stairs. what should i?

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

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Second opinion: get your knee reexamined. Could be something missed.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/31/2015

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A member asked:

I fell on my knee and outstretched right hand. my knee was examined but pain has worsened and now my knee gives out when i climb stairs. what should i?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tod Haller answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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