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Having knee pain for the past two days.went to ortho said might b inflammation.pls tel what it is and cause 4 the same.

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Dr. Scott Naftulin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Endless possibilitie: The causes of knee pain are too numerous to list. A physician would have to evaluate your knee and make recommendations including further testing.

Dr Williams agreed

Answered 5/25/2014

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