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What Is the treatment for knee stress fractures?

By Anonymous January 12, 2018 - 1:39pm
 
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Hello. Thank you for your question.

According to WebMD: The initial treatment for a stress fracture is to elevate the extremity and rest while the bone heals itself. Ice the affected area for 24 to 48 hours and reduce your activity. For pain, you may use NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin. Depending on which bone is involved, your doctor may recommend a splint or cast to immobilize the affected area. More information below. Copy/paste the link:

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/stress-fractures-treatment 

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January 12, 2018 - 4:24pm
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