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Long-term undiagnosed knee swelling, what's it caused by?
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Instability or arthr: Instability, internal derangement or arthritis. Needs rheumatologic evaluation.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Chronic (more than 6 weeks) single joint (monoarticular) swelling is inflammatory or non-inflammatory. Inflammatory: certain infections or the monoarticular presentation of rheumatoid arthritis or spinal arthritis. Non-inflammatory: osteoarthritis, internal joint damage, or abnormal growths. This needs a rheumatology work-up.
Answered 9/30/2022
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