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The last thing we want to do is ignite another controversy over Britney Spears' injured knee. This time, we'll let World of Britney handle the hate-mail from physical therapist and Britney superfans. WOB on this picture of Britney (at left), resting on the beach, sans knee brace:

I'm going to present you all with a quote...taken out of the official BMG press release which was put out on June 15th...'Ms. Spears will be immobile for six (6) weeks, with her knee in a hard brace. This will be followed by a minimum of 8-12 weeks of rehabilitation.'

It has been 3 weeks since that press release was issued, and probably 10 days since she wore no cast/brace at all...I have tons and tons of E-mails laying around in my Inbox right now with fans sending me the picture above asking me why on earth Britney's not on stage because if she's taking a vacation on an island in Hawaii with Kevin, the true motives behind everything are questioned.

And a little something extra for all you photo-analyzing freaks: Britney's (supposed) surgery scar (via stereogum). Please, please do not write in and tell us what you did with this photo, sickies.