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Lately when i bend my right knee starts to buckle and i lose my balance. its swollen, tender and hurts on the inside of my knee. what can cause this?

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. What you described suggest inflammation of a bursa. It is treatable and it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 3/24/2021

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