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I'm permanently swollen and have a painful knee joint, what could this be?

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Dr. Betty Keller answered

Arthritis: It could be a number of different things, including arthritis, infection, or an injury. You should get evaluated to get a proper diagnosis and treatment options.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee pain: Is it unilateral? Consider meniscal or ligament tear, arthritis, strain or quad/patellar tendon tear, clot, edema, vascular or neurogenic issues.

Answered 7/31/2013

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A member asked:

I'm permanently swollen and have a painful knee joint, what could this be?

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Dr. Betty Keller answered

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