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Chesapeake, OH
A 25-year-old female asked:

I fell 3days ago on gravel on my knee.minimal swelling sore to touch below knee.now have dull pain and pain shooting down leg/foot. shin/foot tingle

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy
Neurology 23 years experience
Nerve inolvement: The bruising and swelling may have impinged on a nerve in the front of your leg such as the superficial fibular nerve. If the symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, please seek evaluation and further guidance.
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Last updated May 24, 2016

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