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I had a fall and cut my left knee requiring 6 stitches. it is very bruised, swollen and infected. am on antibiotics and 48hrs bed rest. why bed rest?
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Let me explain: I would advice to have brace on the knee to keep straight so you do not bend the knee and make more swollen.
Answered 2/8/2014
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