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Should I Be Concerned About The Sore Knee After A Fall?
Hi I was painting my bathroom and did not realize that i was not balanced correctly on the small ladder and it tipped to the right and i fell off landing on my feet the wall broke my fall. now my leg is real sore below my knee. should i be concerned?
I think you should be concerned as you may have many kinds of problems starting from meniscus tear, ligament tears or any fracture. I suggest you to go and see an orthopedic doctor and make x-rays and/or MRI.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani
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Should I Be Concerned About The Sore Knee After A Fall?
Hello, I think you should be concerned as you may have many kinds of problems starting from meniscus tear, ligament tears or any fracture. I suggest you to go and see an orthopedic doctor and make x-rays and/or MRI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani