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I don't get to see the orthopedic before 9 days now is there anything i can do for my chronic knee instability pain till i go to that appointment?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee Pain: Taking weight off of that leg will help with the pain (ie: using crutches). If you are unable to do so, trying avoiding movements that recreate the pain/instability until you can be evaluated by your orthopedic physican.

Answered 7/20/2020

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Dr. Tal David answered

Knee instability: Use crutches or some aide to avoid the knee from repeatedly going out. Use ice and elevate the extremity.

Answered 5/9/2013

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A member asked:

I don't get to see the orthopedic before 9 days now is there anything i can do for my chronic knee instability pain till i go to that appointment?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Galland answered

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