A 39-year-old female asked:
sprained knee? twisted while walking dog. bit of swelling. pain is 7-8/10. range of motion is limited. now calf hurts, muscle is tight can't stretch.
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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
45 years experience General Surgery
Could be: ligament tear or meniscus tear of knee. Calf pain could be DVT, which could lead to fatal pulmonary embolism. It is best to see a doctor asap for these problems.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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