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I have knee pain after diving for a frisbee and hitting a pipe. what should i do?
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X-rays, rest: The biggest thing to rule out is a fracture, and x-rays can pick up the obvious ones. If after several weeks of rest, it has not resolved, repeat x-rays or even MRI may be necessary to determine if the injury has evolved.
Answered 9/28/2016
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NSAID's: Dr kim provided you with good advice. Consider nsaid's for pain. Acupuncture can also help to expedite healing while decreasing pain.
Answered 3/17/2013
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