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A 57-year-old female asked:

I have pain and swelling in my right knee. i have a knot just under the kneecap. xrays were taken. nothing is broken. mri is ordered. do i need it?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered

Family Medicine 35 years experience

Yes: That is the next step in your evaluation of your painful swollen knee. Good luck.

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