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Swollen knee cap. i am over fifty one day woke up with inflammation. did mri. oa was the result. pain started at the back of knee resulting of swell?
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Yes it is possible: But the cause of inflammation may need determined with some labs.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Baker's Cyst: Baker's cyst developed at the top of the calf, and are caused by fluid in the knee, due either inflammation or degeneration, which makes a potential dissect a real place.
Answered 11/26/2013
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