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I am a sports lover and have recently developed pain in my left knee. which medical professional should i visit? gp, biokineticist, ortho?
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Orthopedic: I would see and orthopedic specialist who specializes in sports injuries dealing with the knee. They will do X-rays and a focused exam and let you know how to get rid of the pain.
Answered 1/5/2019
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