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Patellar problems, please help! who can i talk to?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Appt: An orthopedic specialist would be able to perform a physical exam and determine what is going on with your knee and provide a course of treatment.

Answered 7/29/2013

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