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A member asked:

My knee is still swollen after my mcl injury. what should i do to make the swelling go down?

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Ice and elevate: For an acute mcl injury, ice and elevation is helpful. In addition, using an over the counter anti-inflammatory can help as well. If you are having significant pain, restriction in motion or instability, then you should follow up with an orthopedist or a sports medicine specialist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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