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Yesterday playing soccer i twisted my knee. its swollen and painful,i'm using crutches and can barely move it.surgery unavailable any treatment tips?
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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Take ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen). If you can't bear weight after 3-5 days you should be evaluated.
Answered 7/26/2014
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