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Which knee brace do you recommend for medial meniscus tears associated with autoimmune degenerative disease. when im in a flair up it is painful to walk on the knee and dont want to further damage it during a flair up?

Q: which knee brace do you recommend for medial meniscus tears associated with autoimmune degenerative disease. when im in a flair up it is painful to walk on the knee and dont want to further damage it during a flair up?

: You should see an orthopedic doctor so that your situation can be assessed and then the orthopedic doctor can recommend a knee brace based on your exact situation. So, see an orthopedic doctor and have this evaluated. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You should see an orthopedic doctor so that your situation can be assessed and then the orthopedic doctor can recommend a knee brace based on your exact situation. So, see an orthopedic doctor and have this evaluated. Good luck!

Answered 7/7/2023

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A member asked:

Which knee brace do you recommend for medial meniscus tears associated with autoimmune degenerative disease. when im in a flair up it is painful to walk on the knee and dont want to further damage it during a flair up?

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