Knee Pain

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns
  • Swollen knee joint
  • Fluid-filled sack just below knee cap
  • Limping
  • Symptoms interfere with work or school
  • Knee pain persists longer than 7 days
  • Knee pain is a recurrent problem
  • Knee giving way (or buckling) when walking, is a recurrent problem
  • Knee locking (i.e., joint gets stuck, catching), is a recurrent problem

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