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What could be the cuase of synovial swelling ?
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Synovial swelling -: -is a joints response to irritation such as RA, infection, arthritis in general. specific joints as the knee all the above + cartilage tears, ACL, MCL,PCL, OR LCL STRAINS OR TEARS. there R OTHER JOINT SPECIFIC CAUSES. SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS. this is better. also viral diseases, as well as limes, rheumatic fever, & the list goes on.
Answered 5/28/2015
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