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Do i need a boot for a stress knee fracture ?
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Depends: You may not need anything or you may need one or more of the followin: crutches, an unloader brace, simple brace or boot. Its unclear as to what type of stress fracture you are experiencing. Discuss with your orthopedist.
Answered 9/14/2013
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