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I fell hard on knees, snowboarding, on hard icy patch. two weeks later, right knee is tender to touch, skin feels numb when i touch it-what to do?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Need exam: You need a doctor to examine your knee and probably an xray to determine if you fractured something.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I fell hard on knees, snowboarding, on hard icy patch. two weeks later, right knee is tender to touch, skin feels numb when i touch it-what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

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