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for relief ice or hot pack
Optional Information: Female , Age: 76Already Tried: elastic support and crutches which I cannot walk without
Go with Ice on these type conditons and you may need to see an orthopedic specialist should this continue to bother you. Let me know if you need further assistance.
http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sprainsstrains/ht/iceinjury.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001229.htm
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