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Cont. Left knee with MCL injury
I was playing cricket and fell awkwardly on my inner portion of the knee and heard a pop sound.
Visited an orthopedic dr yesterday and he has suggested to wait for 7 days and has prescribed me a few pain relief and swelling reducing tablets.
And also suggested me to use a long leg knee brace.
I wanted to enquire if i can skip the knee brace and wear a knee sleeve instead.
Will wearing a knee sleeve worsen the injury?
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Kindly consult a sports injury centre.
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Try not doing that.
Wear a knee brace for 4 weeks.
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Dr. Pranav Patel
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Brace is important. The dr has rightly prescribed.
https://www.practo.com/vadodara/doctor/pranav-patel-ortho-surgeon
Consult me online for more information on ligament injuries
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Knee sleeve doesn't restrict movements as much as the brace does.
If you want to get alright soon , you need to follow your doctor's advice.
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