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I have knee pain this morning after bouts of sprints last knight. difficult to bend and broad pain on back and sides of knee. what should i do?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

RICE: Initially rest, ice, compression, elevation, and a re-evaluation would be appropriate. If symptoms persist, an MRI can be used to rule out an internal derangement of the knee.

Answered 6/10/2014

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