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3 months ago, i twisted my knee 2 times.now after 3 months, my mri show mild joint effusion.i want to know how much time it will take to heal?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hard to say: Many factors determine recovery.

Answered 12/3/2013

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