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I was walking up the stairs about a month ago and tripped and fell on knee i'm able to walk on it but if i touch a certain spot right below knee near the tibia bone or kneel on it i get a but in sensation really bad. went to pcp and she said it was just

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Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

Were xrays taken?: needs evaluation if not improving

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Ice rest nsaid: and get an xray since it is not getting better.

Dr Galluzzo agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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A member asked:

I was walking up the stairs about a month ago and tripped and fell on knee i'm able to walk on it but if i touch a certain spot right below knee near the tibia bone or kneel on it i get a but in sensation really bad. went to pcp and she said it was just

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Galluzzo agreed

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