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What causes swelling on the ankle and knee?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Arthritis: This is most probably caused by some form of arthritis to those area. See your orthopedist for x-ray evaluation and blood work to determine which form you may have and for the proper treatment.
Answered 6/22/2013
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The etiologies may : Be the same or independent of each other. A thorough orthopedic exam seems like a good idea. The knee could be arthritic, you may have a meniscus tear etc, then due the injury the ankle is bearing more weight and causing the ankle to swell. Or, the ankle can have its own set of problems.
Answered 4/25/2013
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