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Discomfort in knee which swelled up after a few days. dr said to walk on it and x-ray doesn't show anything. what do i do as it still hurts @front?

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Dr. William Newton answered

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Time: X-rays only show bony abnormalities therefore there could be come other soft tissue injury or inflammation going on. You did not give enough detail for a diagnosis. Time and relative rest are best at this time. If not better in a few more weeks then a trial of physical therapy may help.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/17/2013

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A member asked:

Discomfort in knee which swelled up after a few days. dr said to walk on it and x-ray doesn't show anything. what do i do as it still hurts @front?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Newton answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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