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What do i do if i have a torn ligament ? my knee really hurts a lot i still have 2 weeks before i get the results on a mri? don't know what to do
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Rest the knee: Rest the knee by using a knee immobilizer and crutches to stabilize yourself and get around (while resting the knee) and use nsaids for controlling pain.
Answered 4/15/2013
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