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Acute pain eases substantially within 2 to 4 weeks. Chronic pain or a structural problem needs 2 to 3 months of systematic treatment, followed by a maintenance period to prevent recurrence.

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Q. What examinations should I do first for knee pain?

Knee exam, X-ray, and MRI when soft tissue injury suspected.

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Initial knee examination: ① physical exam (range of motion, special tests), ② X-ray (arthritis, fracture), ③ MRI (meniscus, ligament tears), ④ ultrasound (tendons), ⑤ blood tests for inflammatory arthritis if suspected.

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