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I got told that i had a grade 1 medial sprain. i twisted it again when walking. my kne is grinding and the pain is getting very bad. what do i do?
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Orthopaedic visit: You need to see an orthopaedic surgeon. You are too young to have arthritis, but may have a cartilage tear. It the mean time, use ice on the knee and take otc nsaid's for the pain/inflammation. An off the shelf knee brace may also be helpful.
Answered 10/25/2012
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