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Knee fluid build up, negative for arthuritus, negative for infection. painful, cannot extend leg fully. female 18. had for 2 years. mri due. thoughts?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Hmm: You are getting the proper work up for knee swelling. Hopefully they have drained and sent the fluid for testing. Interested to see the MRI results. Good luck

Answered 8/26/2014

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A member asked:

Knee fluid build up, negative for arthuritus, negative for infection. painful, cannot extend leg fully. female 18. had for 2 years. mri due. thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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