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A member asked:

Both my kneecaps track to the outside & make nearly everything painful.have done pt, braces&cortisone.surgery is next option, is it likely to solve it?

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Most likely, Yes, or: It should greatly improve, rather control the problem for you. Good luck.

Answered 9/29/2016

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