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I have a constant knee pain for a year and i made about 20 pt sessions and no diff. but it didn't include laser and hydro therapy, should i do them?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Get another opinion. See a rheumatologist or orthopedist. Has an MRI been done? Is the knee swollen? You have put up with the pain long enough.

Answered 7/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have a constant knee pain for a year and i made about 20 pt sessions and no diff. but it didn't include laser and hydro therapy, should i do them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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