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My 6 yr old was jumping on his bed last night and landed on his feet on the floor, now he's limping when he walks but knee appears to buckle when run?

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Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam answered

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Could be fracture!: It is concerning for possible fracture , I would have the child evaluated soon to rule out fracture.

Answered 7/9/2015

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A member asked:

My 6 yr old was jumping on his bed last night and landed on his feet on the floor, now he's limping when he walks but knee appears to buckle when run?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam answered

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