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Hello. My husband's knee was swollen last Thursday while playing football.. we had a check up there was no crack but ligament got tear. one week's rest was advised and some pain killers . today one week is complete there is still some swelling on knee. can you please advice shall we continue with rest or hot massage or ice pack or something else? Thank you.
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Ankle sprain needs rigid immobilisation for 4-6weeks. If the ankle is not immobilised, recovery is doubtful
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