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A 39-year-old female asked:

So i had 3 xray done on my knee today so now next week i have to go see an orthopedic surgeon what can they do i've never seen a doc like this b4 .

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Many things: Prescribe medication, physical therapy, recommend a brace, possibly an injection, consider surgery......
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Dr. Stephen Southard
Dr. Stephen Southardanswered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
Depends on what : Your problem is, but they specialize in musculoskeletal problems and may be able to more readily identify(even just through a more detailed examination) the issue affecting your knee.
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