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A member asked:

Can a knee brace help with cmp if there is no swelling?

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Avoid bracing: Bracing will weaken supporting muscles and make the problem worse.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/13/2014

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I am about 7.5 weeks post ACL and meniscus surgery on my right knee and I've been walking w/out brace for 1 week but swelling, should I be concerned?

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I fell and my knee buckled it got really swollen but I iced it and the swelling went down, it hurts quite a lot and there's no bruising ans only hard to move when it's swollen. If I walk long distances with no brace it swells up what injury is this?

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