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Fell & hit knee on edge of metal stairs month ago at first hurt to ice then ok. now hurts as i sit, stand and go up stairs. from fall or coincidence?
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Not coincidence: Probably not a coincidence. The only way you will know what is causing the pain is to have the knee examined. I would suggest an orthopedic opinion.
Answered 10/18/2016
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