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I've had an injured knee recently which has forced me to walk slightly differently to accommodate the pain, but now my ankle hurts badly too! advice?

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Dr. Lee Stein answered

Orthotics: You have changed your gait pattern due to knee injury. Sometimes an orthotic can be helpful in this situation. Ask your knee doctor if that may help you.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/19/2016

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A member asked:

I've had an injured knee recently which has forced me to walk slightly differently to accommodate the pain, but now my ankle hurts badly too! advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lee Stein answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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