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Slightly swollen knee little stiff and sore back off leg behind knee?

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Dr. Neal Kraus answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Tough to say: Could be a Baker's Cyst. Tough to say for sure. Ultrasound behind knee could show this.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 12/28/2020

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