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2 weeks ago i fell and got a small but deep cut in my knee cap. been taking it easy since then but still feels stiff. should i try knee exercises?
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No exercise yet?: If the wound is not closed any deep cut may need to be evaluated by a medical person as the cut could go through layers of tissue to the bone which could lead to infection and poor wound healing. If the wound is closed, scar tissue could form and would cause stiffness which would be helped by gentle stretching and increase as tolerated. Good luck
Answered 6/13/2016
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