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I fell on my right knee, hard. it hurts on the underside of the joint and on the left side. probably did it a fortnight ago. how long am i looking at for recovery? im due to join the army on 16th july. could it be ligament damage? cheers chaps xxx
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Depends: Sounds like you need an Xray to rule out a fractured kneecap. Also, a knee exam would be useful to tell if its just a big contusion, sprain or torn ligament. The diagnosis would tell you how long until its better. Right now could 2 days to 6 weeks.
Answered 6/23/2018
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