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How Can Severe Pain Behind The Knees Be Treated?

Hello- I am having significant pain in the back of my knee that at times shoots down my calf. If I have been sitting for more than a half or so, I cannot straighten my leg or put any weight on it until I have stood for a few moments and have try to straighten out my leg.
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation
-use medications to reduce inflammation, such as aspirin or ibuprofen
- Wearing a knee braces.
-Exercise.
-Physical therapy.
-Weight loss.
-Cortisone injections that of course are done by a specialist.
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!
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How Can Severe Pain Behind The Knees Be Treated?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation -use medications to reduce inflammation, such as aspirin or ibuprofen - Wearing a knee braces. -Exercise. -Physical therapy. -Weight loss. -Cortisone injections that of course are done by a specialist. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!