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My knee gives out when i walk?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

You need to be: seen by an orthopedic health care professional. This problem may be able to be addressed with physical therapy alone.

Dr Zimon and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2017

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