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I have a question what damage can happen in the knee when you fall and land on both knees really hard on concrete steps? i landed on the fat pad of my knee not my kneecap. please help i am in excruciating pain. what should i do? please help?
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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor or to go to an ER to rule out fracture. Wish you good health!
Answered 10/30/2022
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