Knee Injury? Whats Next?




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Summary: Have you suffered a knee injury? Learn what type of treatment you might need and how to go about fixing that injured knee.If you've suffered a knee injury, you might be wondering what options are available to help heal your pain. Cortisone shots and supplemental lubrication may be the easiest answer. Or, if the damage is great enough, you might need surgery. What is involved if you do need surgery? What is the process for knee repairs, ACL tears, Meniscus tears and other acute knee events? Dr. Andrew Gregory, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopedics & Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share with you all things relating to knee injuries and what the best course of treatment may be if you have suffered a knee injury.