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How do you treat a sprained knee?
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Knee sprain: Depends on the severity of the injury . Minor .try rest ,ice compression and gentle stretch . If you have significant pain ,swelling , increased by weight bearing than you should be seen by an orhopaedist
Answered 11/28/2015
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