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My friend fell off a bike onto xement 2 weeks ago his knee is stil swollen can't walk loosing feeling he's got type 2 diabetes uses shot what to do?
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Knee injury: He needs to see an orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible. He probably should have seen the doctor when it happened but better late than never. Diabetes will also impair healing so getting medical attention soon is very important.
Answered 6/27/2013
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See a Doctor: Must see a doctor soon, get at least an x ray.Risk of fracture, infection is high. Please see adoctor.
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