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A member asked:
My sports med dr said i need see a orthopedic dr cause i have swelling and achy & sharp center pain in knee. i trust my dr. do i need see a ortho dr.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Common Sense.: It certainly seems reasonable that after your doctor examined you, and he thinks you need to see a another doctor, you should follow his directions. His concern is to minimize the potential problems that could arise if your symptoms went untreated.
Answered 9/27/2015
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