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My knee extention still did not reach zero range, my doctor told me this is because i've knee roughness. if i got knee injection with crespine gel, can this help me to achieve my knee full range extention?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No!: Sorry! wrong approach, and costly. A simple steroid injection would be more effective!

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

My knee extention still did not reach zero range, my doctor told me this is because i've knee roughness. if i got knee injection with crespine gel, can this help me to achieve my knee full range extention?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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