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Fell on apt steps, landed hard on l side of bottom. now left knee hurts to stand & walk = light limp from aching. should i see a dr? or just rice?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fall w/ limp: After trauma with sequela like a limp/pain on walking would get an xray to make sure there are no subtle fractures.

Answered 12/10/2020

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A member asked:

Fell on apt steps, landed hard on l side of bottom. now left knee hurts to stand & walk = light limp from aching. should i see a dr? or just rice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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