Knee Pain
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pain in adults
pain in children
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
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Knee Pain Treatment
The treatment of knee pain depends on the underlying cause.
Treatment may include:
Apply an elastic wrap to the knee.
Cold compresses
Rest
Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.
Elevate the knee.
Apply a knee cast or splint.
The splint may help protect the knee.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Narcotic pain medication
Antibiotics for knee
skin infections
Antibiotics for joint infections
Surgery for
knee fracture
Physical therapy for knee pain
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2009
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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