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Blunt force knee injury two weeks ago, what to do?
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Ice.: Ice for 20 minutes at a time, 3-4 times per day. Also, take an over the counter anti-inflammatory medication. If you're no better in a week, then see a sports medicine physician for evaluation.
Answered 3/21/2014
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