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My knee is puffy and numb after landing on it in a motorcycle accident that happened 3 weeks ago. what is wrong with my knee?
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One : Of several things, including a swollen or infected pre-patellar bursa, a joint effusion. You need to be evaluated by orthopedic or at least urgent care to exclude infection or internal derangement.
Answered 2/27/2014
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