Marietta, SC

A 52-year-old female asked about a 16-year-old female:

Acl is torn. my doctor says my kneecap also moves up a lot. he says to do therapy but it isn't helping what should i do for my knee?

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Dr. Thomas Inwoodanswered

Podiatry 37 years experience

Knee: See your orthopedist - and if this was the orthopod you can always seek another opinion.

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