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I recently had an impact injury to my knee. the mri showed that the knee bone is bruised. is it ok to walk or will that prevent the bone from healing?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Injury : Walking is fine but do not put any extra pressure on the knee for at least 4 to 6 weeks

Answered 3/22/2017

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A member asked:

I recently had an impact injury to my knee. the mri showed that the knee bone is bruised. is it ok to walk or will that prevent the bone from healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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