Knee Problems and Injuries
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| Yes | Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately. |
Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Your knee joint—not your kneecap—has been pulled out of joint (dislocated).
- Signs of shock develop:
- Severe bleeding does not slow during the first 15 minutes of steady direct pressure.
- Your leg has been partially or completely amputated.
- After an acute (sudden) injury, there is an obvious broken bone with pieces of bone visible in a wound or a bone sticking through the skin. Note: Do not try to push the bone back into the skin. Cover the area with a clean bandage.
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September 19, 2007- Author:
- Jan Nissl, RN, BS
- Medical Review:
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William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
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