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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 Uyedaanswered

General Surgery 47 years experience

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.

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