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After bike crash, er doc says sprained lcl. said no other injuries in knee--ice it, okay to walk with no brace until healed. is this usual treatment?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Can be: If your knee is stable it should be ok. Ligament sprains are graded, Grade 1 and 2 are partial tears where enough ligament remains to maintain stability of a joint . Grade 3 indicates complete rupture and a stabilizing brace would be in order to help the ligament heal and avoid permanent laxity

Answered 5/21/2014

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