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I wear a neoprene sleeve over my knees because of some arthritus.when i remove it, my knees feel swollen. is it too tight?

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Dr. Randolph Rosarion answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

It's possible: But the knees may swell any way from arthritis . Too tight of a sleeve may also compress local soft tissues affecting venous return.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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