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Have been wearing knee brace? after prolonged use my calf gets tight and bigger. is it the brace?

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Dr. John Weeks answered

Too tight: If you leg swells under or below the brace it is too tight.

Answered 10/4/2013

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A member asked:

Have been wearing knee brace? after prolonged use my calf gets tight and bigger. is it the brace?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Weeks answered

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