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Floating Kneecap, Wore Knee Brace,, Painful. Taken Advil And Cold-hot Packs. Can The Elastic Cap Be Useful?
i went to doctor a week ago tm and i was told i had floating kneecap and was told to wear a knee brace i cant find one that fits does a elastic strap do the same thing and he gave me nothing for the pain it hurts to get up and walk but after i get up and get going i am ok but still painful what helps cold or hot packs and will advil relieve some of the pain
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
I would suggest you to meet a arthroscopic surgeon as surgical solutions are better. If you can send me the images then I can offer better advice. I do not think knee cap will able to take care of this .
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