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How would wearing a knee-brace help with a pinched meniscus?
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Help negate reinjury: A pinched or torn meniscus can cause pain. The torn meniscus can get caught with motion across the joint as the loaded knee flexes and extends. This could cause further damage to the meniscus. The goal of the brace is to limit the risk of further injury or damage to the already injured meniscus.
Answered 2/25/2016
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Helps with swelling: A knee brace will support the knee and via compression will help to minimize swelling.
Answered 8/8/2016
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