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EDUCATION CENTER: Patient Actions

Sprain

Patient Actions

Immediate Action

Call your doctor! A ligament injury may be a serious injury that may even require surgery.
RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, is the best thing for most injuries for the first 2-3 days.
An ace bandage may provide comfort and prevent swelling.
Use crutches, if necessary.

See your doctor
If:

You feel a popping sensation when you move your knee. This may require immediate treatment.
The pain is too much to bear.
You sprain your knee more than once.
You have knee pain, swelling or stiffness which lasts beyond a few days

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